The ASX200 fell about 0.3% to close 29 points lower after a five day rally, hit by mixed Chinese data that met growth targets but showed weakening retail and property trends. Materials and energy stocks lifted modestly, while banks and tech fell. Upcoming events include US MLK holiday, European futures, Australian jobs data and key earnings releases.

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