ASX 200 Set for Positive Start as Oil Prices Dip and Star Entertainment Eyes Strategic Backing

June 25, 2025 03:35 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Oil Prices Ease, Lifting Broader Market Sentiment

The decline in global crude oil prices has offered a supportive backdrop for industries sensitive to energy inputs, including transport, consumer goods, and infrastructure. The moderation in oil values has also eased pressure on inflation-sensitive stocks, contributing to a more favourable equity environment in early trading expectations.

While energy producers may face muted response due to commodity price softness, the overall market breadth appears skewed towards stability, driven by relief across input-cost-driven sectors.

Star Entertainment to Vote on Strategic Investment Proposal

In focus domestically, shareholders of Star Entertainment Group Ltd are set to vote on a proposed capital injection worth hundreds of millions, which the company plans to allocate toward strategic repositioning and financial restructuring. The vote will determine the pathway for the entertainment and hospitality provider, as it looks to strengthen its financial position amid operational recalibration.

Star Entertainment Group, listed on the ASX 100, has faced intense scrutiny and market volatility in recent months. The proposed deal, if approved, could reshape its capital base and influence its operational direction in key Australian markets.

Investor Focus Turns to Broader Policy and Economic Developments

Market participants will be closely monitoring ongoing commentary from global monetary authorities, particularly in relation to interest rate pathways. The reaffirmation of a delayed shift in rate policy by key officials in the US has been interpreted as a sign of sustained support for equity markets in the near term.

Combined with local corporate actions and global commodity pricing shifts, these macroeconomic elements are expected to guide trading behaviour through the session. As earnings season approaches, market dynamics will likely remain influenced by both domestic developments and external monetary cues.

Sectoral Readiness Points to Cautious Optimism

Heading into the new session, a mix of external cues and internal headlines is setting the tone for Australian equities. With easing energy costs and corporate decisions in motion, sectors such as industrials, financials, and discretionary goods may see balanced participation.

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