Stephen Letts

The ASX 200 has closed 0.6 per cent lower, dragged down by selling in the mining sector. Here's how the day's trade unfolded, with insights from our business reporters, on the ABC News markets blog.

The ASX battled back from a weak opening ahead of tomorrow's RBA rates decision, while ANZ slumped after announcing a new CEO. Here's how the day's trade unfolded, with insights from our business reporters, on the ABC News markets blog.

The ASX has nudged 0.3 per cent higher after another record close on Wall Street and better-than-expected retail sales figures. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Despite fading at the close, the ASX 200 still gained 0.3 per cent for its second record close in as many sessions. Look back at the day's events.

In a bid to free three of its executives who have been detained in Mali over a tax dispute, Resolute Mining agrees to pay $US160 million ($242 million) to the African country's government.

The ASX 200 bounced back after an early stumble, while NAB was sued by ASIC and the ACCC grilled Woolworths' bosses. Look back at the day's events.

Three executives from Perth-based mining company Resolute Mining detained in Africa have not been harmed and are "being looked after," according to WA Premier Roger Cook.

The ASX has been dragged down by mining stocks in response to a disappointing new financial rescue package in China. Meanwhile, three Resolute Resources executives, including the CEO, have been detained in Mali over a dispute with the government. Look back at the day's events.

The ASX has gained 0.6 per cent, while Westpac's profit has slipped and Mineral Resources founder and MD Chris Ellison has been forced to step down early. Look back at the day's events.

The ASX has struggled to make much headway, gaining just 0.1 per cent, while the big fashion retailer Mosaic Brands has entered administration. Look back at the day's events.