The ASX200 slipped about a tenth of a percent, held back by a 6 % drop in CBA which erased roughly 50 points. Materials led the market, with gold miners up after a 3 % jump in spot gold and lithium miners gaining on demand expectations. The US government shutdown appears near its end, easing concerns ahead of the Fed’s December rate‑cut decision. Upcoming events include RBA assistant governor Brad Jones speaking, several AGM releases and ResMed trading ex‑dividend.

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