Australian shares fall as Asian markets make nervous opening
by Australian Associated Press from Economics | The Guardian on (#KMFG)
The Aussie dollar hits another six-year low amid ongoing concerns about China and speculation over a possible US interest rate rise
The Australian share market fell at the start of trading on Monday amid continued uncertainty about the Chinese economy and US interest rates.
The S&P/ASX200 dipped more than 1% points to 4,985 points after falls last week on Wall Street and in Europe. The Nikkei in Tokyo also opened down 130 points or 0.7% as Asian investors nervously eye the reopening of the Chinese markets after a four-day break for last week's military parade in Beijing.
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