Midday Report Monday
MARKET AT MIDDAY The ASX 200 is up 6 points to 7320 (+0.1%), starting the week on a positive note. The energy sector driving gains, with Woodside Energy (WDS) +1.7%, Santos (STO) +1.8%, and Beach Energy (BPT) +0.5% all up. The market keeping an eye on data indicating a contraction in Australian manufacturing and services activities in July, as well as awaiting second-quarter inflation data expected…