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Live: Wall Street edges higher on US inflation data, ASX set to slide

Source: abc.net.au Published Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:03:02 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: Wall Street broke two days of losses after US inflation came in as expected but the ASX is priced for a marginal loss. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Wall Street broke two days of losses after US inflation came in as expected but the ASX is priced for a marginal loss. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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