Australian S&P/ASX 200 index adds 0.8% on Tuesday

Source: Dukascopy Bank
Australian S&P/ASX 200 index climbed higher on Tuesday, supported by the RBA meeting minutes which claimed there is a scope for further monetary easing if needed. Australian government sold inflation linked debt at record low borrowing costs. Australian benchmark added 0.83% or 35.10 points and closed at 4,291.20 with all 10 sectors posting gains. Onesteel Ltd was the main gainer within the index, rallying 12.3%. On the negative side Gryphon Minerals edged down 4.3% and Ramelious Resource dropped 3.2%. 

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