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Jens Meyer

Jens is the markets and breaking news editor, based in Sydney.

The 6000-point level remains as elusive as ever.

Sell in May: Miners, banks lead the way

A hefty slide in commodity prices as well as an abrupt end to the banking rally dashed hopes the benchmark index might scale the elusive 6000-point mark anytime soon.

Metals futures traders are spooked amid worries around Chinese growth.

ASX sinks on metals meltdown

The local sharemarket fell for a third straight session after a plunge in Chinese iron ore futures drove miners lower.