End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 December: ASX 200 finishes down 33 points in quiet trade

ASX 200 ended 33 points lower (-0.4%) coming off record highs. The Aussie dollar took a big hit today, down 0.7% to 64.37c. In Asia markets are mixed, with China and Japan down 0.1% and 0.2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gains 0.1%. Treasuries mixed 2Y yield off 3.8bps and 10Y yield flat. The Dow and NASDAQ Futures up 0.3% each. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.