ASX Outlook for Monday 1 December 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens
ASX 200 closed at 8,614.10 on Friday, up 2.4% for the week but down 3% for November as inflation hit 3.8% in October, dampening rate cut hopes. Futures suggest a slightly positive open Monday, tracking Wall Street gains. House prices rose another 1% in November, with affordability at record lows. Gold miners surged as gold neared US$4,200/oz, while the Australian dollar hovered near US$0.65.