Market Close 19 September 23: A sparkle amid declines

The Aussie market declined on Tuesday, falling for the second straight session ahead of the US interest rate decision. Most sectors declines, but energy stocks lifted as oil hovers near 10 month highs. Banks and miners were a major weight, but the gold sub-sector was a bright spot amid broader declines. Newmont got the green light from Australian officials to proceed with buying out Australian based gold miner, Newcrest Mining. Tonight, the US Central Bank’s two-day policy meeting kicks off.

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