Australian Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): ASX 200 Surges on Miners and Banks as Gold Jumps — Latest News, Key Movers and 2026 Forecasts
The ASX 200 jumped 1.1% to around 8,685 by midday in Sydney on December 12, 2025, its strongest daily gain in weeks, led by miners and banks. Gold surged to about US$4,274/oz overnight, boosting major gold stocks. Financials rebounded after recent lows. About 82% of ASX 200 stocks traded higher.