Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips in Christmas Eve Trade as Banks Drag, Gold Hits Records and the Aussie Dollar Jumps
Sydney, Wednesday 24 December 2025 — Australia’s share market has started Christmas Eve on a softer footing after a strong pre-holiday run, with the S&P/ASX 200 down roughly 0.3%–0.4% in early trade (hovering around the 8,760level) as investors navigate thin liquidity, a surging Australian dollar and a fresh round of central-bank signal watching. ABC+1 The tone today is “risk management” rather than “Santa rally.” Most sectors have drifted lower, and the market’s defensive posture is especially visible in consumer discretionary, utilities and financials, while materials and energyhave been the rare bright spots—helped by commodities strength and the global backdrop. ABC+1 Christmas Eve trading hours: the ASX closes early today Today is the last business day before Christmas Day,