Australian stock market posted negative results across the board, despite the much anticipated push upwards by the upbeat US markets.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 143.8 points to 5716.50 , whilst the broader All Ordinaries shed 131.8 points to 5754.50 .
The big four banks all fell – Commonwealth Bank of Australia fell $1.72 to $51.99, ANZ lost 99 cents to $26.50, National Australia Bank shed $1.08 to $35.41 and Westpac fell 25 cents to $26.34.