ASX today: 7 things to know before the Sydney open — Nov 17, 2025 (SPI futures, AUD, iron ore, oil, gold, and the RBA week ahead)
Sydney — Monday, 17 November 2025 (AEDT) Australian shares look set for a cautious open as global leads remain mixed, commodity signals are uneven, and a busy domestic macro week looms (RBA minutes, wages). S&P/ASX 200 futures finished Friday virtually flat, while Wall Street ended the week with a modest tech-led rebound and firmer bond yields. Iron ore is hovering near US$104/t, Brent crude ended the week higher, and gold cooled from record levels. The Australian dollar is holding around the mid‑0.65s after stronger‑than‑expected local jobs data. Trading Economics+5Investing.com+5Reuters+5 Quick takeaways 1) Lead from the U.S.: mixed finish, tech steadies