Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 drops 2.03%
On Friday, 6 February 2026, the Australia stocks market suffered a sharp sell‑off as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to close at a one‑month low in Sydney. This steep decline wiped out billions from local equity values and marked the weakest session in nearly a year. Investors saw broad losses across key sectors, with tech, gold and property…