ASX 200 edges down amid mixed sector performance, gold shines

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The day’s trading saw varied results across different sectors:

In addition to the sector movements, individual companies made headlines:

Despite the modest weekly drop in the S&P/ASX 200 Index, certain ASX-listed firms suffered larger declines:

Global markets also reflected a mixed sentiment with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index and S&P/ASX 200 Index slightly down by 0.13%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index managed a small gain of 0.07%. Asian markets showed mixed stock performances with varying results across Japan, China, and Hong Kong. Looking ahead, U.S. futures indicated a mixed session might be on the horizon.

Investors are keeping a close eye on commodities such as iron ore, which rallied in China, and gold, which has seen an uptick in value, potentially influencing market dynamics moving forward.

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