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Australian Sharemarket Slips Lower Amid Economic News and Company Reports

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The Australian sharemarket experienced a decline in light volume on Tuesday, driven by investors digesting a plethora of economic news and company reports. The all-ordinates index closed 18.3 points lower at 2,892.8, with the decline affecting nearly all sectors. Market analysts expressed mixed opinions, with some suggesting a potential rebound the next day.

Key Takeaways:

  • The all-ordinates index decreased by 18.3 points to 2,892.8, with a fall spread across almost all sectors.
  • The release of retail trade, building approval figures, and national accounts figures commanded the market's attention.
  • Turnover for the day was 386.44 million shares traded at a value of A$1.091 billion (US$676.42 million).
  • The all-industrials index dropped 34 points to 5,240.8, with significant falls among larger stocks.
  • ANZ decreased by 21 cents, while National Australia Bank dropped 20.8 cents after announcing the appointment of former Telstra CEO Frank Blount to its board.
  • The gold index was down 17.9 points to 990.7, with the bullion price dropping 0.75 per ounce to US$286.25.
  • Major banks, including ANZ, Westpac, and Commonwealth Bank, saw varying results, with Westpac giving up 12 cents and National Australia Bank decreasing 20.8 cents.

Statistics:

  • The all-ordinates index closed 18.3 points lower at 2,892.8.
  • The all-industrials index dropped 34 points to 5,240.8.
  • Turnover for the day was 386.44 million shares traded at a value of A$1.091 billion (US$676.42 million).
  • The gold price fell 0.75 per ounce to US$286.25.

Sources:

  • "The Australian sharemarket slipped lower in light volume Tuesday as investors digested a glut of economic news and company reports." (XINHUA)
  • "The release of retail trade, building approval figures and national accounts figures commanded the attention of the market." (XINHUA)
  • "Turnover for the day was 386.44 million shares traded at a value of 1.091 billion Australian dollars (676.42 million U.S. dollars)." (COMTEX)
  • "Stuart Smith of Henderson Charlton Jones said, 'The market does not know what to do, after being positive it was negative and on that basis you would have to be optimistic about tomorrow'." (XINHUA)

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