The Australian share market edged lower on the opening day of spring, pulling back slightly after a five month winning streak. Energy stocks led gains amid geopolitical tensions, while consumer discretionary stocks struggled as property price declines sparked concerns about household spending. Upcoming economic growth data and interest rate decisions will shape September's outlook.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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