The markets closed lower with the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.51%.

The Australia stock market finished trading environment falling on the background of negative dynamics on the part of sectors of telecommunication services, utilities and producers of consumer goods. At the close in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.51%. The leaders of growth among the components of the S&P/ASX 200 index at the end of today's trading were Retail Food group shares (AX:RFG), which rose by 0.075 p. (7.98%), closing at 1.015. Quotes WorleyParsons Ltd (AX:WORD) increased by 0.640 p. (4.48%), completing trades at 14.910. Papers Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd (AX:GM) rose in price by 0,100 p. (4,37%), closing at 2,390.