The ASX200 dropped 0.4 per cent on Friday to finish the week down 1.5 per cent, the benchmark index's worst week since early August.

The ASX200 dropped 0.4 per cent on Friday to finish the week down 1.5 per cent, the benchmark index's worst week since early August.

The ASX200 finished down a third of a per cent, despite the mining sector posting its best performance in more than two years.

The Australian sharemarket had another poor day on Friday, and the bourse has declined 2.8 per cent over the week.

The ASX200 was 0.3 per cent lower at midday, with the major miners down while insurance companies had gained ground.

The ASX200 was 0.3 per cent lower at midday, with the major miners down while insurance companies had gained ground.

The ASX200 has again finished down and one analyst says if it drops much further, that would trigger a significant pullback.

The ASX200 has again finished down and one analyst says if it drops much further, that would trigger a significant pullback.

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Monday as mining shares fell and data centre owner DigiCo dropped further on its second day of trading.

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Monday as mining shares fell and data centre owner DigiCo dropped further on its second day of trading.