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PM 20 Oct 26: Copper slump hits BHP

Oct 20, 2026 · 9m

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The Australian share market recovered from a rough start on Tuesday, falling to session lows before staging a comeback. While US markets rose overnight, local stocks struggled amid broader uncertainty around geopolitical tensions, rising bond yields, and elevated oil prices. Mining heavyweights like BHP faced headwinds from production challenges, while banks including NAB declined following restructuring announcements. The session highlighted mixed sector performance as earnings season ramps up globally. 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. Check out our Market…