Market Close 22 Jan 25: Miners slide on China tariff fears

The Aussie market extended its gains for a third consecutive day, nearing record highs, but it wasn't all wins with mining stocks taking a hit on fresh fears that China could be facing tariffs. Energy stocks also struggled, with Woodside declining on falling oil prices and weaker production figures. Meanwhile, Qantas reached an all-time high, buoyed by strong US airline performance and lower fuel costs. Netflix also stunned markets with record-breaking subscriber growth, adding 19 million users in the last quarter. As global markets await updates from the ECB and major US companies’ earnings, Aussie stocks are cautiously optimistic heading into the remainder of the week The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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