ASX 200 lower as banks fall on China measures; RBA holds rates; Coles, Woolworths down; Cettire soars

China's housing stimulus measures trigger investor rush from banks to miners. Economic outlook 'remains uncertain': RBA. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths still reeling from legal action.  Cettire soars on earnings audit. 

The Reserve Bank of Australia's commentary is key as other central banks move on easing. Picture: Nicholas Eagar

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Tuesday, September 24. The ASX 200 index closed 0.1 per cent lower to 8142 points, with financials and consumer staples losses offsetting gains from mining and energy stocks.

The Aussie dollar is near US68.30c at 5pm AEST after the RBA's rates decision.

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