ASX 200 ends down; CSL rebounds; China inflation steady; US inflation rattles Wall St
Court finds ANZ failed to inform market over 2015 placement. China's flat inflation signals need for stimulus. Fletcher Building dismisses BGC's plumbing claims. Perpetual lifts. Pact rejects billionaire investor's bid.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Friday, October 13. The ASX 200 index closed 0.6 per cent down at 7051.0 points, trimming earlier losses. Wall Street closed lower.
The Aussie dollar is down near US63.17c.
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