Australian Shares Fall 0.5% as Oil Surges and Banks, Miners Weigh
The S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.5% at 9,101.70 by 2321 GMT, extending its decline for a second day as banks and miners led losses.
Australian shares extended their decline for a second day on Friday, as most sectors traded in negative territory with banks and miners shedding the most, while investor sentiment was hampered by resurgent geopolitical tensions.The S&P/ASX 200 ASX:XJO was down 0.5% at 9,101.70 by 2321 GMT. The inde…