ASX 200 Today: Australian Shares Snap Losing Streak, Santos Slides on Darwin LNG Halt
The ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,379 on Tuesday, erasing most of an early 1.5% surge. Mining shares jumped 2.8%, while Santos dropped 2.6% after halting Darwin LNG exports for equipment replacement. Brent crude held above $100 a barrel, and the Australian dollar slipped to 69.61 US cents. Investors remained cautious amid high oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.