Key factors to watch on the ASX 200 as trading resumes on Monday
Analysts note that futures point to a modest opening for the ASX 200, while oil, banking and gold sectors face mixed influences ahead of the new week.
The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 9,020.8 points, down 0.5%, and futures suggest the index could open about 20 points higher on Monday. U.S. markets showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.45% while the S&P 500 rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq gained 1.1%.
Energy stocks such as Santos Ltd and Woodside Energy Group Ltd may benefit from a slight rise in oil prices, as Bloomberg reported WTI crude at US$90.83 per barrel and Brent at US$98.32.
Bell Potter has highlighted Netwealth Group Ltd as a potential buy, noting that recent share price weakness stemmed from temporary net outflows and a class-action provision, but the firm still holds over $139 billion in funds under administration and more than 4,000 advisers.
Gold-related shares, including Capricorn Metals Ltd and Northern Star Resources Ltd, could see limited upside after gold futures fell 0.95% to US$4,074.9 per ounce, a move linked to strong U.S. payroll data that lifted the dollar and bond yields.
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd is set to release its FY 2026 results, adding another focal point for investors on Monday.