Australian Equities Decline as S&P/ASX 200 Ends Lower

2 min read | March 27, 2025 05:31 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Top Gainers

Some stocks outperformed despite broader market losses. St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) led the session with the strongest increase, marking a significant rise. Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) also saw a notable uptick, while Ramsay Health Care Ltd posted solid gains.

Biggest Declines

On the downside, Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) saw the most pronounced decrease, pulling back considerably. Zip Co Ltd followed with a sharp decline, and Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) reached its lowest level in a year, adding to the session’s downward momentum.

Market Breadth and Volatility

Declining stocks outnumbered advancing ones, indicating overall weakness in the market. The S&P/ASX 200 Volatility Index, which measures implied market fluctuations, moved higher during the session.

Commodities Performance

Gold futures edged up, adding to recent gains, while crude oil prices showed limited movement. Brent oil prices also remained relatively steady.

Currency Movements

The Australian dollar held firm against the US dollar, registering minor fluctuations. Against the Japanese yen, the currency saw a slight increase.

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