Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Business
Derek Rose

Australian shares slump as Trump fires Fed governor

Eight of the ASX's 11 sectors finished lower as the market reacted to political issues in the US. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian share market has dipped as US President Donald Trump once again returned to the global stage with a move critics say threatens the independence of America's central bank.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Tuesday finished down 36.8 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 8,935.6, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 37.7 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 9,207.3.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.