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The Australian sharemarket fell for a second day, with the ASX 200 slipping by 0.43% due mainly to declines from our major banks and miners. While this snaps a 3-week winning streak, the local market remains on track to have to have its second best month of the year.   This content is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (the Bank) and a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited.  All information contained herein is provided on a factual or general advice basis and is not intended to be construed as an offer, solicitation or investment recommendation in anyway.  It has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.  CommSec, the Bank, our employees and agents may receive