ASX Today: Tech Stocks Lift ASX 200 as APRA Home‑Loan Caps Hit the Banks — Australian Market Wrap (27 November 2025)
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.13% at 8,617.3 on Thursday, marking its fourth consecutive gain but losing early momentum as APRA announced new caps on high debt-to-income home loans. Tech stocks rose over 2%, while energy shares fell 1.3% amid softer oil prices. The new lending limits take effect 1 February 2026. Volatility remained subdued.