Australian Stock Market Wrap 28–29 November 2025: ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Inflation Jitters and APRA Loan Caps Loom
The Australian stock market finished the week of 28–29 November 2025 on a cautiously upbeat note: the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 slipped fractionally on Friday but locked in a solid weekly gain, even as hotter‑than‑expected inflation and new lending curbs from APRA kept a lid on enthusiasm. The Economic Times+1 ASX 200: Tiny Friday Dip, Solid Weekly Rebound On Friday 28 November, the S&P/ASX 200 index edged down just 3.2 points to close at 8,614.1, a move of roughly ‑0.04% – essentially flat on the day. The Economic Times+1 Despite the soft close, the week as a whole looked a lot better: The broader All Ordinaries index showed a similar