Australian Shares Fall

Australian Shares Fall on December 15, 2025, as ASIC Hits ASX with AU$150 Million Capital Charge

ByAmna Habib

The Australian shares fall, significantly on December 15, 2025, as investors reacted sharply to regulatory action and broader market pressures, the most prominent being the Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s (ASIC) imposition of a AU$150 million capital charge on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The impact was immediate, with major indices falling and market sentiment…

ASX

ASX Outlook December 15, 2025: Aussie Stocks Set to Fall; Fortescue to Acquire Remaining Canadian Copper Holdings

ByZehra Naz

Australian shares (ASX) head into Monday, December 15, 2025, under clear pressure. Futures point lower before the opening bell. Global markets set the tone overnight. Wall Street eased as investors stayed cautious on interest rates. Bond yields remained firm. That kept risk appetite in check. Commodity prices also sent mixed signals. Iron ore softened again….

Rio Tinto
|

Australia Moves to Keep Rio Tinto Aluminum Smelter Operating

ByRubaisha

Australia has announced a major plan to keep the Rio Tinto-controlled Tomago aluminium smelter running well beyond 2028 by arranging new long-term energy support and government collaboration. This decision marks a significant shift in national industrial policy and aims to secure thousands of jobs, protect key manufacturing capability, and ensure continued aluminium production in the…