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Retail and banks drag ASX down as JB Hi-Fi leads plummet

PerthNow · 17 August 2026 at 5:44 pm

Retail and banks drag ASX down as JB Hi-Fi leads plummet

The ASX 200 has taken a hit after JB Hi-Fi results indicated shoppers were shutting their wallets and prioritising saving.

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