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The ASX 200 tumbled 125 points or 1.4% to end at 8,593 on Thursday, reversing strength in the prior session and marking a one-week low. Sentiment was hit by fresh data showing Australia’s household spending fell for the first time in four months in April, highlighting the impact of the RBA’s three interest rate hikes since the start of 2026. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures moved lower amid the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran following fresh U.S. strikes on an Iranian military site. Still, a solid rebound in Q1 capital expenditure helped limit losses, mainly lifted by stronger spending on plant machinery. In addition, softer-than-expected April inflation eased concerns that the RBA could maintain a tightening bias. Losses were broadly spread, led by falls in mining, consumer, financial, and healthcare stocks. The four major banks dropped between 1.4% and 2.2%. Other notable laggards included BHP Group (-1.3%), Northern Star Resources (-7.4%), and Evolution Mining (-7.3%).
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