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Falling oil prices are expected to reduce valuations of energy and resource companies within the ASX 200, leading to downward pressure on the index.
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The Australian ASX 200 index is expected to open lower amid falling oil prices, even as the US Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed at a record high. This divergence reflects contrasting market trends between Australia and the US, impacting investors and sectors sensitive to commodity prices. The decline in oil prices could weigh on energy stocks and related industries within the Australian market.