Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) plummeted in afternoon trade amid the release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting. The index closed Tuesday’s session 1.54% lower at 7,024.3 points.

Also likely driving the market lower were announced changes to the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy. The central bank has decided to modify the conduct of yield curve control.

Meanwhile, the RBA revealed it considered both hiking rates by 0.5% and keeping them flat amid continuous inflation at its last meeting of 2022. Of course, it ultimately declared a 0.25% hike earlier this month.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) outperformed for much of today following a strong night’s trade for oil prices. However, by the end of Tuesday’s trade, it had dropped 1.4%.

Coming in as today’s top-performing sector was instead the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ), which dropped 0.1%. The worst performer, meanwhile, was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ). It fell 4.4%.

So, with all that in mind, which ASX 200 shares come in as today’s top performers? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The index’s biggest gains today were posted by shares in Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF). That was despite no news having been released by the insurance broker.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these shares:

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Steadfast Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Bendigo And Adelaide Bank and Steadfast Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Aub Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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