ASX Preview: Australian Shares Set to Fall Amid Year-End Slowdown; Gold, Silver Miners' Stocks in Focus as Prices Hit Record Highs<blockquote>澳大利亚证券交易所前瞻:澳大利亚股市将在年底放缓中下跌;随着价格创下历史新高,黄金和白银矿商的股票成为焦点</blockquote>
Australian shares are poised to fall on Monday as year-end trading slows, after US stocks showed little movement and Asian futures pointed lower despite record-setting rallies in global equities and precious metals.On Dec. 26, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.03%, 0.1%, and 0.04%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, the final S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index report is scheduled for release on Friday.In corporate news, Newmont , Northern Star Resources , and Evolution Mining are in focus as bullion hits record highs due to safe-haven demand.Andean Silver and Sun Silver are also drawing attention as silver prices surge to record levels amid a market deficit.Australia's benchmark index fell 0.4% or 33 points to close at 8,762.70 on Dec. 24.
