17 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Australian shares decline after recent record highs
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Australian equities fell 0.3% to 9,043.80, trimming the weekly gain to 0.9%. Energy stocks declined 1.6% and tech stocks fell 1.1% due to global uncertainty. Energy firms Woodside (-1.5%) and Santos (-0.9%) were among the losers. Gold stocks reached a record high, advancing 2.5%. The Reserve Bank of Australia will review inflation data before its November 4 interest rate decision.