ASX falls sharply on Westpac disappointment and tumbling oil price, Australian dollar keeps climbing — as it happened
04-05-2025 23:33 via abc.net.au

ASX falls sharply on Westpac disappointment and tumbling oil price, Australian dollar keeps climbing — as it happened

The ASX dropped 1 per cent as banks and oil stocks were sold off, while the Australian dollar continues to climb to a 5-month high. See how the day unfolded on our business and markets blog.
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