** Australian energy stocks .AXEJ down 2.6%
** Sub-index hits lowest level since March 14
** Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, adding concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude O/R
** Shares of sector majors Woodside Energy WDS.AX and Santos STO.AX down 2.8% and 2.7%, respectively
** Sub-index down 8.2% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.