Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Falls 0.82% to 8,428 on Mining Weakness
- Posted on March 21, 2026
- By International Business Times
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Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Falls 0.82% to 8,428 on Mining Weakness
The Australian share market extended its recent losses Friday, March 20, 2026, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index declining 69.4 points or 0.82% to close at 8,428.40 — its lowest finish in four months and marking a third straight weekly drop amid persistent Middle East tensions and commodity
