PM 04 Jun 26: ASX slides as miners tumble

The Australian share market fell sharply on Thursday as US weakness and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Mining stocks posted their largest decline in weeks, while energy benefited from Middle East developments. The session erased Wednesday's gains and pushed the year's performance slightly into negative territory, though some standout performers like Treasury Wine Estates gained ground on strategic updates. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.