It was a bitter end to the week with the market closing down by 0.15%. 5 of the 11 sectors finished higher, energy was the best performer while tech took a hit, lowering 2.73%. Coronado Resources lifted after its earnings results. But Newcrest fell on the back of disappointing earnings results from its US takeover bidder Newmont. Ahead next week, inflation data will be in focus in Australia. Overseas, interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve and ECB will take the spotlight.

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