Aust shares plunge 1.8 pct in worst loss in a year
Every sector has lost ground in broad-based selling ahead of another important US inflation readout seen as key in determining the speed of rate cuts.
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Iron ore giants, lithium miners drag on local shares
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Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months
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Australian shares start year fraction from record high
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