PM 17 Jul 26: Worst day in a fortnight for ASX

The Australian share market finished Friday slightly lower as the mining sector declined, offsetting gains in energy and utilities. With volumes lighter than usual, investors remained hesitant amid Middle East tensions and upcoming US earnings season. Next week brings Australian jobs data, quarterly updates from major miners and energy producers, and results from tech giants Tesla and Alphabet.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. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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.