IC Markets：澳大利亚股市连续第三个交易日下跌

Group 1 - The Australian S&P/ASX 200 index continued its downward trend, falling 0.4% to around 8780 points, marking the third consecutive trading session of declines, driven by cautious market sentiment [1] - The banking sector, which holds significant weight in the index, was a major contributor to the decline, with an overall drop of 1.3%, reaching a six-week low, as all four major Australian banks experienced losses, led by Commonwealth Bank with a decline of 2.1% [3] - Local technology stocks faced substantial selling pressure, with the sector down 2.3%, hitting a nine-month low, reflecting a decrease in market risk appetite and cautious capital allocation towards growth sectors [3] Group 2 - Despite the overall market weakness, certain sectors showed resilience, indicating a divergence in market performance; the mining sector saw positive movements, with Rio Tinto's stock rising 2.3% following the announcement of a production increase plan for 2025, boosting market confidence [4] - BHP also experienced a slight increase of 0.6% due to record iron ore production in the first half of the year, highlighting stable production as a key support for its stock price [4] - The gold sector emerged as a highlight in the market, with stock prices reaching historical highs driven by strong demand for safe-haven assets and a significant rise in international gold prices, reflecting heightened market risk aversion [4]