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ASX weakness hits Sydney-listed banks and miners amid commodity slowdown

Weaker commodity prices have dragged the local sharemarket lower, with major banks and mining stocks among the biggest losers.

By The Daily Sydney · Published 25 July 2026

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The Australian sharemarket closed in the red as weaker commodity prices weighed on mining stocks, while Sydney's major listed banks also came under pressure, according to reports from smh.com.au. The dual drag on two of Australia's largest sectors signals softer conditions in resources-exposed trading.

For Sydney-based investors and superannuation funds holding exposure to ASX-listed miners and financial institutions, the weakness underscores the volatility linked to global commodity demand and interest rate expectations. The banking sector's slide is particularly relevant to Sydneysiders, as the major banks headquartered in the city remain key holdings across local investment portfolios and retirement savings.

Sources: smh.com.au, smh.com.au.

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