S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher; Buoyed By Australian Employment Data
On 11 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining by 50.60 points or 0.59% and is currently trading at 8,630.10 levels. Out of 11, 9 sectors are trading higher along with the gain in S&P/ASX 200.
The Materials and A-REIT sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.80% and 1.66% in their index values. On the other hand, Information Technology and Healthcare sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.71% and 0.56% in their index values.
Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) and James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX: JHX) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.423% and 6.566% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) and Droneshield Limited (ASX: DRO) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.106% and 4.425% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
The Australian share market gained today following Australian employment dropped by 23,100 in November, the biggest fall in nine months, as full-time jobs fell by 56,500, reversing the previous month’s gains. The jobless rate held steady at 4.3%, defying expectations of a rise to 4.4%. The participation rate decreased to 66.7%, while hours worked remained unchanged after a period of growth.
Megaport Limited’s share price increased after successfully completing its non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan, raising around $18.2 million at a price of $13.06 per share.
Insurance Australia Group dropped after the ACCC blocked its proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia’s insurance business, citing concerns over reduced competition. IAG intends to submit a new application early next year.
The Dow Jones closed up by 1.05%, S&P 500 gained by 0.68% and Nasdaq was up by 0.33% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.42%, and FTSE 100 is up by 0.14%.
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S&P/ASX 200 Trading Higher; Buoyed By Australian Employment Data
On 11 December 2025, at AEDT 12.30 PM, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 is trading higher today, gaining by 50.60 points or 0.59% and is currently trading at 8,630.10 levels. Out of 11, 9 sectors are trading higher along with the gain in S&P/ASX 200.
The Materials and A-REIT sectors are the top 2 gaining sectors, gaining 1.80% and 1.66% in their index values. On the other hand, Information Technology and Healthcare sectors are the top 2 declining sectors, declining 0.71% and 0.56% in their index values.
Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) and James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX: JHX) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 7.423% and 6.566% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) and Droneshield Limited (ASX: DRO) are the top-losing stocks and are declining by 5.106% and 4.425% in their stock prices.
Factors influencing the market-
The Australian share market gained today following Australian employment dropped by 23,100 in November, the biggest fall in nine months, as full-time jobs fell by 56,500, reversing the previous month’s gains. The jobless rate held steady at 4.3%, defying expectations of a rise to 4.4%. The participation rate decreased to 66.7%, while hours worked remained unchanged after a period of growth.
Megaport Limited’s share price increased after successfully completing its non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan, raising around $18.2 million at a price of $13.06 per share.
Insurance Australia Group dropped after the ACCC blocked its proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia’s insurance business, citing concerns over reduced competition. IAG intends to submit a new application early next year.
The Dow Jones closed up by 1.05%, S&P 500 gained by 0.68% and Nasdaq was up by 0.33% in the previous session.
Hang Seng is up by 0.42%, and FTSE 100 is up by 0.14%.
Customer Notice:
Nextgen Global Services Pty Ltd trading as Kapitales Research (ABN 89 652 632 561) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No. 1293674) of Enva Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 424494). The information contained in this website is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. No consideration has been given or will be given to the individual investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. The decision to invest or trade and the method selected is a personal decision and involves an inherent level of risk, and you must undertake your own investigations and obtain your own advice regarding the suitability of this product for your circumstances. Please be aware that all trading activity is subject to both profit & loss and may not be suitable for you. The past performance of this product is not and should not be taken as an indication of future performance.
Kapitales Research, Level 13, Suite 1A, 465 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia | 1800 005 780 | info@kapitales.com.au