The ASX 200 fell 38 points (-0.45%) to 8380 amid market reactions to the president-elect's tariff plans, which could see a modest increase in tariffs on Chinese imports. Energy stocks declined following a 3.1% drop in crude oil prices, while the banking sector was pressured by APRA's decision to maintain the mortgage serviceability buffer. Despite a slight recovery in iron ore prices, gold stocks suffered losses due to geopolitical developments and fiscal policy changes.
The ASX 200 fell 18 points (-0.22%) to 8307 by 2.00pm AEDT, retreating from early gains after Nvidia's disappointing Q3 earnings and lower Q4 revenue guidance raised concerns. Geopolitical tensions and a rejection from trend channel resistance prompted investors to adopt a cautious stance.In sector performances, consumer discretionary stocks dropped nearly 3% from record highs, while technology shares were impacted by Nvidia's results. Gold mining stocks gained as bullion prices rebounded, and the banking sector showed mixed results among major banks.
Westpac New Zealand"s CEO, Catherine McGrath, advocates for an accreditation system for fintechs to enhance consumer support for open banking. This initiative would enable consumers to share financial data with third parties, fostering competition among banks and facilitating easier lender switching for better deals.
The ASX 200 surged to a record high of 8431, up 131 points (+1.59%), driven by optimism from Nvidia"s earnings and strong performance in the financial sector. The Reserve Bank of Australia"s meeting minutes indicated stable policy settings, with little chance of an interest rate cut before May 2025. Local tech stocks also benefited, with notable gains in companies like TechnologyOne and Afterpay"s owner Block.
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