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ASX 200 Drops 0.9% Amid Trade Tensions and Earnings Woes

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The ASX 200 fell 0.9% on October 13, 2025, amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Treasury Wine shares fell over 14% after retracting its FY 2026 earnings guidance.
Qantas struggled with a data breach.
Infratil Ltd fell 1.6% and remained optimistic due to its clean energy investments.
Commodity markets are experiencing a bull run, with copper and uranium ETFs gaining, while analysts note a consensus among investors to hold gold amid volatility.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-China trade war began in January 2018 when President Trump imposed tariffs to address alleged unfair trade practices, leading to retaliatory measures from China. By late 2019, the U.S. had imposed approximately $350 billion in tariffs, significantly impacting global markets and U.S. agriculture, which saw exports to China plummet. The conflict has reshaped international trade dynamics and investment strategies.

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Story summary

The ASX 200 fell 0.9% on October 13, 2025, amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Treasury Wine shares fell over 14% after retracting its FY 2026 earnings guidance.
Qantas struggled with a data breach.
Infratil Ltd fell 1.6% and remained optimistic due to its clean energy investments.
Commodity markets are experiencing a bull run, with copper and uranium ETFs gaining, while analysts note a consensus among investors to hold gold amid volatility.

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