Australia Stock Market Today (December 12, 2025): ASX 200 Jumps 1.19% as Miners, Gold and Banks Power a One-Month High
Australia’s share market finished the week with a sharp relief rally on Friday, December 12, 2025, as a surge in commodity prices (especially gold) and a rebound in heavyweight financials helped lift the major indices. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 1.19% at 8,694.10 , after trading in a tight band between 8,592.00 and 8,697.70 .Investing.comThe broader All Ordinaries ended 1.16% higher at 8,980.80 .Investing.com What happened on the ASX today: a broad-based rebound led by Materials and Financials By mid-afternoon, the market’s leadership was clear: Materials jumped to record levels and Financials bounced strongly after a difficult month, with investors