The local market finished a lackluster session mildly negative at 7,468.3

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the COB: tech talk 👄

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the COB: ASX down (again), volatility reigns & banks still sold-off 🔂

The local market finished at 6,969 down 0.67% after the US Fed indicated a pause is possible and ahead of the BoE tonight...

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The local market gains 0.87% ahead of the US Fed's interest rate decision with energy and tech leading the gains...

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the COB: watching and waiting 👀

The local market had a miniature bump today, rising 0.82% to 6955.4 in what continues to be an eventful, volatile week.

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Following big news from UBS and Credit Suisse overnight, it was a wild day for the banks with the local market slumping 1.38% to 6898.5.

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the COB: banking bedlam 🔥

The local market had a tame bounce today, rising 0.42% to close at 6994.8 this afternoon, capping off a week of chaos.

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The local market had a predictably bad day following the chaotic news of Credit Suisse, tumbling 1.46% to 6965.5.

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The local market closed a smidge higher at 0.86% to 7068.9 this afternoon, aided by mixed China economic data.

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the COB: a performance reversal 🏆

The local market slid 1.4% this afternoon, closing at 7008.9 with the benchmark turning negative for the year.

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the COB: fall of the dominoes 🎲

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