Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Guess which ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to post the index's biggest gains.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted another loss on Tuesday, falling 0.46% to close at 7,504.1 points.

Seemingly weighing on the market was the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA's) move to hike the nation's benchmark interest rate for a ninth consecutive month.

The central bank added another 0.25% onto the cash rate today, bringing it up to 3.35% – a new 10-year high.

The S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) plummeted amid the RBA's announcement, closing 1.6% lower.

Both the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) also slumped, falling 1.2% and 1.3% respectively.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) led the market, lifting 0.5% on stronger oil and coal prices.

So, with all that in mind, which ASX 200 shares defied the market's downturn to post today's biggest gains? Let's take a look.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was coal producer New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC).

It rose 3.7% to close at $6.16 after Coal Nymex soared 5.3% overnight, leaving the black rock trading at US$157 a tonne.

These shares made today's biggest gains:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC)$6.163.7%
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)$2.113.43%
Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG)$9.543.36%
Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)$1.5852.92%
Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)$6.102.69%
AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)$7.932.32%
Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS)$0.972.11%
Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN)$6.552.02%
Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL)$3.032.02%
West Africa Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF)$1.041.96%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Link Administration and Megaport. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Megaport. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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