Live: ASX opens lower as Wall Street slumps

19-02-2026 21:33 via abc.net.au

Live: ASX opens lower as Wall Street slumps

The ASX 200 opens lower in morning trade following a slump on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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