The Santa Claus rally presents a promising opportunity for Australian markets, particularly benefiting the financial, commodity, technology, and energy sectors. Key players like Commonwealth Bank, Northern Star Resources, and Xero are poised to capitalize on increased consumer spending and positive market sentiment during the holiday season. Additionally, Afterpay's growth potential is bolstered by its recent acquisition and the popularity of its Buy Now, Pay Later model amid festive spending.
The ASX 200 fell 34 points (-0.41%) to 8388 as the Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its cash rate at 4.35% for the ninth consecutive meeting, signaling a dovish shift. Resource stocks surged following China's announcement of 'moderately loose' monetary policies, while financial and technology sectors faced declines. A potential rate cut in February is anticipated, contingent on upcoming economic data.
The ASX 200 rose 13 points (0.16%) to 8476, buoyed by record highs on Wall Street and expectations of earlier interest rate cuts from the RBA. Bitcoin's recent surge is expected to drive momentum buying, with targets of 105,000 and 120,000 by 2025, contrasting with the ASX's gradual gains.Technology and consumer discretionary sectors saw significant gains, while energy and mining stocks declined ahead of an OPEC+ meeting. Analysts suggest the ASX 200 needs to break above 8500 for a more decisive upward move, amid ongoing fluctuations since September.
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