Market Update: The S&P/ASX 200 opened steadily after a selloff in the US equity markets last night

Bell Potter

Stockbroker

Market Update: The S&P/ASX 200 opened steadily after a selloff in the US equity markets last night. It was a red sea across the board with the index 1.2% lower at 5,043 points. Resources were again leading the decline with BHP dropping 2.0% and RIO falling 1.8%. OZ Minerals recovered some lost ground to be up 10.4%. Financials continued their recent weakness with all major banks down between 0.7% to 2.3%. The AUD slipped below US$0.91 overnight and selling persisted after the unemployment data. It is currently trading at US$0.9025. The SPI was down 1.4% at 5,043 points on the Sydney Futures Exchange.


Bell Potter
Stockbroker

Bell Potter Securities is a leading Australian stockbroking, investment and financial advisory firm that provides a comprehensive offering of financial services to a diversified client base that includes individuals, institutions and corporations.

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