ASX down 0.29% near noon: Investors await elections in UK and France
The Australian sharemarket opened lower due to anticipation surrounding elections in the UK and France, amidst ongoing global uncertainty. At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.29 per cent lower at 7,745, with technology stocks, notably WiseTech, declining by 1.9% and 4% respectively. Investors are also monitoring upcoming French elections, while domestic focus shifts to upcoming economic data releases and Reserve Bank policy minutes tomorrow.
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