Before ASX opens Jan 5, 2026: SPI futures steady, big banks bid, Northern Star and inflation data in focus
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,727.8 on Friday, led by bank gains, while Northern Star fell after cutting its FY26 gold sales guidance. SPI 200 futures were last at 8,726, signaling a flat open Monday as investors await Australia’s CPI data on Jan. 7 and U.S. payrolls on Jan. 9.