Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Softens as Miners Drag and Lithium Surges Ahead of RBA Decision (8 December 2025)
The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1% to 8,623 points by 10:15am AEDT Monday, ahead of the RBA’s final policy decision of 2025. Miners and gold stocks fell on weaker iron ore and bullion prices, with Rio Tinto down 1.2% and Newmont off 2%. Lithium shares outperformed, as Liontown Resources surged 7% and Pilbara Minerals rose 3% after positive broker updates.