Banks prop up ASX, miners lose ground
The Australian sharemarket ended the financial year with a slight decline, driven by losses in the property sector and goldminers. Reserve Bank minutes released during the session indicated that while the board is focused on price stability, future interest rate hikes remain a possibility.
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Market performance and central bank policy decisions directly impact economic stability and investment strategies for the Australian economy.
— 10:42am , first published June 30, 2026 — 5:19am
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