Australia Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: ASX Braces for Fed Cut, RBA Hold and Commodities Cross‑winds
The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,634.6, up 0.19%, with futures pointing to a flat open Monday. Wall Street finished near record highs as traders anticipate a possible US Fed rate cut this week. Gold traded above US$4,200 an ounce, copper hit records, while iron ore softened. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold rates at 3.60% on Tuesday.