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ASX 200 closes 0.6% lower at 8,710.70 points amid mixed sector performance.
The S&P/ASX 200 index declined by 0.6% to close at 8,710.70 points, reflecting a mixed performance across sectors. While the energy sector advanced, gains were offset by declines in technology and financial stocks.
Key points
- Energy stocks led gains, contributing positively to the index.
- Technology and financial sectors experienced declines, weighing on the overall market.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the cash rate at 4.35%, providing stability to the market.
Sources
AI-generated from public news sources. Not financial advice.
