Bearish
ASX 200 declines to June lows amid RBA rate hike expectations
The S&P/ASX 200 index fell to its lowest level since June, closing at 8,732 on Monday, as investors anticipated an imminent rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). This decline was led by property and consumer discretionary sectors, which are sensitive to interest rate changes. Investor sentiment turned cautious ahead of the RBA meeting, with selling concentrated in these sectors.
Key points
- ASX 200 drops to June lows amid RBA rate hike expectations
- Investors await RBA meeting outcomes
- Property and consumer discretionary sectors lead the decline
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