
The ASX 200 closed little changed at 8,918 on Tuesday, as strength in commercial services, energy, and financials offset declines in consumer staples, transport, and retail. Markets recovered from early losses after the Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.35%, as expected, while warning inflation remains above target despite three hikes this year and signaling readiness to tighten further if pressures persist. Meantime, fresh data from top trading partner China were mixed: May retail sales missed forecasts, but industrial output accelerated, and unemployment hit a five-month low. Northern Star Resources (2.5%), Cochlear (2.1%), and Perseus Mining (1.5%) led gains, while the big four banks rose between 0.2%–0.9%. On the downside, PLS Group fell 4.6%, followed by South32 Ltd. (-4.5%), Wisetech Global (-3.9%), and Technology One Ltd. (-2.1%). Traders now brace for the U.S. Fed’s first policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, with its interest rate decision due Wednesday.
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