5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to expect.

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On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.6% to 7,968.2 points.

Will the market be able to build on this on Monday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to jump

The Australian share market looks set for a good start to the week on Monday following a strong finish to the week on Wall Street on Friday. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 83 points or 1% higher. In the United States, the Dow Jones rose slightly, the S&P 500 climbed 0.75%, and the Nasdaq stormed 1.25% higher. US markets also rose on Thursday night.

Oil prices rise

It could be a positive start to the week for ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices rose on Friday night. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price was up 0.4% to US$63.02 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price was up 0.5% to US$66.87 a barrel. This couldn't stop oil prices recording a weekly decline on tariff and supply concerns.

Buy ResMed shares

The team at Goldman Sachs is tipping ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) shares as a buy. In response to the sleep disorder treatment company's third quarter update, the broker has retained its buy rating with an improved price target of $49.30. It said: "RMD's 3Q25 result was broadly in-line with our forecasts with Non -GAAP Income from Operations ~1% ahead of Visible Alpha (VA) consensus. The key driver to the profit beat was RMD's Gross Margin which grew ~70bps sequentially and met the top end of management's guidance."

Gold price sinks

ASX 200 gold shares including Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a tough start to the week after the gold price sank on Friday night. According to CNBC, the gold futures price was down 2% to US$3298.4 an ounce. Easing US-China trade tensions put pressure on the precious metal.

Buy REA Group shares

Rea Group Ltd (ASX: REA) shares could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Bell Potter. According to a note, the broker has reaffirmed its buy rating and $264.00 price target on the property listings company's shares. It said: "We remain Buy rated and continue to hold a positive long-term view of REA, with a cash flow profile able to sustain operational and capital expenditure to support its market leading position."

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in REA Group, ResMed, and Woodside Energy Group. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group and ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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