ASX/200 Closed Lower by 2.44%, Dragged down by Energy

By the end of the trading session on 04 April 2025, the benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 closed lower by 2.44% and settled at 7,667.80. Out of 11 sectors, 10 sectors ended lower along with the S&P/ASX 200.

Consumer Staples is the top-gaining sector, gaining 2.42% in their index value. On the other hand, Energy and Information Technology are the top-losing sectors, losing 8.00% and 6.42% in their index value.

Capricorn Metals Limited (ASX: CMM) and Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) are the top-gaining stocks, gaining 5.217% and 4.140% in their stock prices. On the other hand, Amotiv Limited (ASX: AOV) and Zip Co. Limited  (ASX: LTR) went down by 16.724% and 13.759% respectively are the top-losing stocks.

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Top gainer for the day:

• Consumer Staples (Up 2.42%)

Top loser for the day:

• Energy (Down 8.00%)
• Information Technology  (Down 6.42%)

Other Factors influencing the market:

• Amotiv’s stock plunged 16.7% to $7.32, even after the company assured that tariffs would have no significant financial impact.
• Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN), a leading medical glove manufacturer, gained 3% to $30.22 after reaffirming its commitment to completely offset tariff-related costs through strategic pricing adjustments.
• Jarden Securities upgraded Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s rating to neutral, citing expectations of a $NZ30 million ($27.49 million) tariff impact—significantly lower than its previous $NZ100 million estimate.
• Breville Group recorded the steepest decline, tumbling 11.5%, as concerns grew over the impact of Trump’s country-specific tariffs on its manufacturing operations.
• OPEC+, long recognized as a steadfast supporter of elevated oil prices, abruptly shifted its stance this week, reversing its role in a matter of moments.
• US markets showed a mixed trend, with the Dow Jones slipping 3.98%, the S&P 500 losing 4.84%, and the NASDAQ dropping 5.97%.
• Global indices also faced pressure, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 1.52% and the FTSE 100 declining 1.55%.

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