ASX 200 Ends Lower Amid Strong US Data, Fed Rate Cut Likely Only in 2026
On December 24, 2025, the ASX 200 closed lower as local traders reacted to strong numbers from the United States economy. The U.S. reported surprisingly solid growth, which made investors rethink when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Instead of easing policy in late 2025, markets now see the first rate cuts likely only…