ASX Today: Australian Shares Slip 0.5% as Jobs Beat Cools Rate‑Cut Hopes; Xero Sinks, Domino’s & Lithium Surge — 13 November 2025
Sydney — Thursday, 13 November 2025 — Australia’s share market finished lower after a stronger‑than‑expected labour report tempered hopes for further Reserve Bank easing. The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,753.40, down 0.52%, marking a fresh 50‑day low. The All Ordinaries also eased. Materials outperformed while interest‑rate‑sensitive sectors lagged. Yahoo Finance+2ABC+2 Market snapshot Why the ASX fell today Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in October, with 42,200 jobs added and full‑time roles up 55,300, according to the ABS. The upside surprise pushed the Australian dollar higher and dented bets on further near‑term RBA cuts, weighing on equities priced for cheaper