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The Australian sharemarket (ASX 200) fell half a per cent on Friday, primarily due to significant losses in mining stocks.

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Who
Tony Sycamore
What
The Australian sharemarket (ASX 200) fell half a per cent on Friday, primarily due to significant losses in mining stocks.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:16:40 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Heavy losses among mining stocks dragged the market lower.
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The ASX 200 benchmark closed down 0.1 per cent for the week. In the US, SpaceX shares fell below their IPO price of US$135, resulting in paper losses for investors.

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    The Australian sharemarket ended the week on a softer note, with the ASX 200 falling half a per cent on Friday as heavy losses among mining stocks dragged the market lower.
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    The Australian sharemarket ended the week on a softer note, with the ASX 200 falling half a per cent on Friday.
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