S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO)
| Previous close | 7,163.30 |
| Open | 7,163.30 |
| Volume |
| Day's range | 7,058.60 - 7,163.30 |
| 52-week range | 6,411.90 - 7,567.70 |
| Avg. volume | 671,670 |
- Investing.com
ASX shares dip amid interest rate concerns, energy sector rallies
On Tuesday, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) witnessed a decrease in its local shares by nearly half a percent, continuing an overall downward trend. This downturn coincided with the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) September minutes, which revealed that board members had chosen to maintain steady rates due to significant increases in interest rates over a short duration.
- Investing.com
ASX cautious ahead of central bank decisions, S&P/ASX 200 down 0.47%
On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) ended the day lower by 0.47% at 7196.60 points, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key decisions from several central banks later in the week. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) appears to be in a holding pattern, with the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and Bank of Japan all set to make important announcements regarding interest rates.
- Investing.com
Energy sector shines as Australian market dips amid rate concerns
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) experienced a broad decline on Tuesday, with the energy sector being the only one to close higher. Local shares fell by almost half a percent as gains in energy were offset by losses across other sectors. The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) September minutes, released on the same day, revealed that board members decided to hold rates steady at the September meeting due to significant increases in interest rates over a short period.
