Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now: 9 Australian Shares to Watch as the ASX 200 Jumps (Updated 12 December 2025)
The S&P/ASX 200 rose over 1% by early afternoon on December 12, 2025, led by gains in gold miners, materials, and banks. Gold and copper prices hit record highs, boosting resource stocks. A global tech selloff prompted rotation into cyclicals and value shares. The Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates at 3.60% and warned of possible hikes if inflation persists.