ASX Metals Rally: Copper and Gold Carry The Index as Tech Slips

ASX metals rally outlook: The S&P/ASX 200 pushed to a fresh intraday high near 9020 before easing to a modest -0.1% close around 8981.4. The index briefly topped the prior record closing level of 9019.1 (August 21) but could not hold gains into the afternoon, with activity thinned by public holidays in parts of the country. Gains in miners, particularly gold, copper and rare earths - were offset by declines across high-multiple technology names that tracked offshore weakness.

Sector Moves

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