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The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, fell sharply by 6.9% during September 2011.This was in line with declines in other major markets including, Hong Kong down 14.3%, Singapore down 7.3%, the US down 7.2%, the UK down 4.9%, and Japan down 2.8%.
The declines in global markets, driven by concerns about economic growth in Europe and the US and the state of the European banking system, continued to be accompanied by above average levels of volatility.
Trading activity on ASX equity and derivative markets continued to be robust during September but down from record levels recorded in August.
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