The ASX followed the soft lead in from Wall St, which was down on increased US/China tensions and news of increased jobless claims. Utilities were the big gainers with the tech sector leading the losers.

The Aussie dollar has dipped slightly to under US70 cents. Chinese markets dropped today after China ordered the closure of the US Chengdu consulate. There are no winners in this game...

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