The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,446.05, down 49.58 points or 0.37%.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,446.05, down 49.58 points or 0.37%.

Afternoon trading fell away as geopolitical concerns continue to weigh on enthusiasm.

The S&P/NZX 50 fell 35.11 points to close at 13,400.66 after three soft days.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,493.05, up 92.98 points or 0.69%.