The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) endured another tough day today, as ASX investors gave the share market a thumbs down following the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold this Tuesday.
After a rough day yesterday, the ASX 200 doubled down. The index ended up losing another 0.58% to finish up at 7,581.6 points.
This red day follows an equally depressing night over on Wall Street last night.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) kicked off the American trading week with a hefty 0.71% loss.
The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) didn't quite fare that poorly, but still retreated by 0.2%.
But time now to return to the local markets, with a look at how the different ASX sectors came out of the wash today.
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Winners and losers
It was another near wipeout for the different corners of the market, with again only one ASX sector escaping with a rise.
But first, the biggest losers from today's trading were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a terrible time today, cratering by 1.8%.
ASX gold stocks also had a bad hair day. The All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) tanked by a chunky 1.24%.
Then we have broader mining shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) was close behind gold, losing 1.13% of its value.
Utilities stocks were also on the nose, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ)'s slump of 0.9%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) were another source of disappointment. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) was eroded by 0.89%.
Industrial shares had a doozy too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) retreating by 0.59%.
Healthcare stocks came next, with the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) unable to replicate yesterday's gains with its fall of 0.43%.
Then we had the financial sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) took a 0.41% hit this Tuesday.
Communications stocks went backward today as well, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)'s drop of 0.31%.
Consumer staples shares didn't escape the pain either. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) slid down 0.24%.
Finally, consumer discretionary stocks finished lower too, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) slipping 0.03%.
The only space that proved safe for investors today was energy. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) bucked the pessimism to close 0.43% higher.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's best index performer turned out to be auto dealership company Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE).
Eagers shares had a decent, if unspectacular, time today, rising 2.91% to $14.50 a share. That was despite a lack of any fresh news or developments with the company.
Here's how the rest of the winners from today's trading turned out:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) | $14.50 | 2.91% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $5.84 | 2.82% |
| Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) | $4.44 | 2.78% |
| Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) | $8.48 | 2.42% |
| Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) | $4.44 | 2.30% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $1.395 | 2.20% |
| AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) | $0.965 | 2.12% |
| Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) | $7.56 | 2.02% |
| Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) | $2.83 | 1.80% |
| ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARB) | $35.48 | 1.66% |
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.
