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The ASX200 closed down 0.83% at 8,180 points. Headline inflation in Australia has fallen to 2.8% – its lowest in three years – and is now officially in the RBA’s 2-3% inflation target band. Investors reacted unfavourably and the local bourse declined after the announcement. All eyes are now on the RBA, which meets on Tuesday, with most analysts predicting rates to stay on hold. The Consumer Staples sector was aggressively sold off and closed down 3.5%, followed by Discretionary, down 1.3% and Health Car, up 1.2%. Real Estate was the only sector finishing in the green, up 0.5%. In the GreenAppe…

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