S&P/ASX 200 closes lower as Australian shares struggle for momentum amid tariff tensions and suspense over inflation data; check top gainers and losers

The Australian sharemarket saw the S&P/ASX 200 close lower on Tuesday. Heavyweight banks faced losses, while miners saw gains. Investors watched for domestic data and trade deal clarity. Top gainers included Liontown Limited and Viva Energy Group Limited. ARB Corporation Limited and Austal Limited were among the biggest losers. Energy was the best-performing sector.