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The S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 0.28% to close at 8,330 on Thursday, sliding for the third straight session as stronger-than-expected jobs data prompted traders to dial back bets on an earlier interest rate cut.  Australia's unemployment rate dropped to an eight-month low of 3.9% in November, defying forecasts for a slight rise to 4.2%. Employment also surged by 35,600 jobs last month, well above the expected 25,000. As a result, markets now assign around a 50% chance of a Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut in February, down sharply from 68% before the data. Major losses were seen in index heavyweights, including BHP Group (-0.5%), Westpac Banking (-0.5%), CSL Ltd (-0.5%), Telstra Group (-0.5%), and Woodside Energy (-0.7%). In corporate news, Judo Capital fell 3.4% after a block sale by Goldman Sachs.

Australian Shares Fall After Strong Jobs Data

Brent crude oil futures rose above $70 per barrel on Thursday, building on an almost 2% gain from the previous session, driven by concerns over tight global crude supplies. These fears were heightened by recent US remarks suggesting stricter restrictions on Russian and Iranian activities, adding to supply concerns following the EU’s 15th sanctions package targeting Russian oil. However, gains were capped by signs of demand weakness. The latest EIA data revealed higher-than-expected gasoline and distillate inventories, indicating subdued domestic fuel consumption. OPEC also weighed on market sentiment by lowering its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 for the fifth consecutive month, citing weaker Chinese demand and increased non-OPEC+ supply. Still, traders remained hopeful, anticipating that China's planned loose monetary policy next year and a potential Fed rate cut could stimulate energy demand.

Brent Extends Gains

WTI crude oil futures rose above $70 per barrel on Thursday, building on a more than 2% gain from the previous session, driven by concerns over tight global crude supplies. These fears were heightened by recent US remarks suggesting stricter restrictions on Russian and Iranian activities, adding to supply concerns following the EU’s 15th sanctions package targeting Russian oil. However, gains were capped by signs of demand weakness. The latest EIA data revealed higher-than-expected gasoline and distillate inventories, indicating subdued domestic fuel consumption. OPEC also weighed on market sentiment by lowering its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 for the fifth consecutive month, citing weaker Chinese demand and increased non-OPEC+ supply. Still, traders remained hopeful, anticipating that China's planned loose monetary policy next year and a potential Fed rate cut could stimulate energy demand.

Oil Extends Gains

Copper futures climbed toward $4.25 per pound on Thursday, reaching one-month highs as investors bet on increased stimulus measures from Beijing following a key political meeting. Chinese leaders opened the annual, closed-door Central Economic Work Conference on Wednesday, where they will set economic targets and outline stimulus plans for 2025. Earlier this week, the Politburo committed to a "moderately loose" stance on monetary policy and a "more proactive" fiscal approach in the coming year. Copper, along with other commodities, also benefited from firm expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week, as the latest US inflation data came in line with forecasts.

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