FEAR & GREED | Business News ASX underperforms rivals; home prices surge in Nov; why cats meow louder at men
Nov 30, 2025
The ASX has been struggling, underperforming compared to global markets. Meanwhile, national home prices have seen a surprising third consecutive monthly rise. The tax office is cracking down on income-splitting schemes for high earners. A new help-to-buy scheme is launching, but may come with price pressures. Interestingly, research reveals that cats meow louder at men, possibly because they tend to listen less. It's an entertaining mix of market insights and quirky animal behavior!
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Why The ASX Lagged Global Markets
- The ASX underperformed global peers in 2025 due to sector mix and investor flows overseas.
- Heavy weightings in banks and iron ore plus money into offshore ETFs left Australia lagging.
Sector And Rate Drivers Of Performance
- Sector composition and interest-rate paths shaped relative returns, with tech-heavy markets outperforming.
- US rate cuts and easing trade rhetoric made overseas equities relatively more attractive than Australian stocks.
Get Advice Before Rebalancing Portfolios
- Seek professional advice before making investment decisions, especially after a weak local year.
- Consider how ETFs and offshore exposure affect portfolio positioning versus domestic bias.