Australian stocks dip one percent as Microsoft outage disrupts market activity
Australian stocks struggled this week, closing down one percent due to a major technology outage affecting Microsoft services. The ASX saw only 180 announcements on Friday, far below the usual 550, disrupting market activity. Consumer sentiment also hit a four-year low amid ongoing economic concerns and rising mortgage rates.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 05:29 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 05:30 UTC
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