The Australian stock market fell 2 percent on April 9 while the Australian dollar has dropped to less than US60 cents.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is down to 7,351.10 points at the time of writing.
Australian Dollar Falls Below 60 US Cents, Share Market Slides After Trump Tariffs
The benchmark ASX 200 index of the top 200 companies in Australia fell 2 percent on April 9.
In this photo illustration, Australian $50, $20, $10 and $5 banknotes and dollar coins are shown arranged for a photograph in Newcastle, Australia on March 25, 2025. Roni Bintang/Getty Images
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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