Aussie markets held their ground after a rough night on Wall Street, where US indices plunged following Donald Trump’s fiery social media post attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Despite the global jitters, the ASX 200 steadied, thanks in large part to a 3.8% surge in CBA shares. Gold stocks sparkled on safe haven demand, while tech and energy lagged amid interest rate fears and falling oil prices.

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