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Australian Stocks Sink to 4-Month Low as Miners, Banks Struggle
14 Nov
Summary
- Australian shares fell nearly 1.5% on November 14, 2025
- Losses in miners and financials weighed on the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index
- Expectations of the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates steady curbed hopes of a 2025 cut
On November 14, 2025, Australian shares experienced a significant decline, falling nearly 1.5% and hitting their lowest level since mid-July. The losses were driven by a combination of factors, including a downturn in the mining and financial sectors.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1.5% to 8,623.30, continuing its downward trend from the previous day's 0.5% decline. For the week, the index has shed around 1.7%, marking its third consecutive weekly decline. The weakness in major banks, following Commonwealth Bank's earnings report and the latest jobs data, has dampened investor sentiment.
The labor market report has reinforced expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold interest rates steady for a more extended period, curbing hopes of a rate cut this year. Earlier this month, higher-than-expected inflation readings had already cast doubt on the likelihood of near-term easing, prompting economists to push back forecasts for any policy shift.
