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ABC News (AU)
· collected 2026-09-17 · by Adelaide Miller and Lin Lin
The ASX is projected to open higher, gaining around 0.6% after Wall Street's positive performance following a previous sell-off. Technology stocks are leading the gains, coinciding with drops in oil prices and U.S. bond yields. Today, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock and other officials will testify before a parliamentary committee regarding economic conditions and policy directions in Canberra.
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The ASX is projected to open higher, mirroring Wall Street’s recovery from Wednesday’s downturn. Technology stocks are leading the gains as oil prices decline and US bond yields retreat. RBA governor Michele Bullock will testify before a parliamentary committee in Canberra today alongside other senior officials. Market indicators show the Dow Jones up by 0.6%, S&P 500 by 1.1%, and Nasdaq Composite by 1.7%. Additionally, Europe’s Stoxx 600 is up 0.9%, DAX by 0.7%, and FTSE by 1.2%. Other notable movements include spot gold rising 1.8% to $US4,340/ounce and oil (Brent futures) dropping 1.6% to $US104/barrel.
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ASX tipped to gain as Wall St rebounds, oil and bond yields retreat
The ASX is expected to open higher after Wall Street rebounded from Wednesday's sell-off.
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Technology stocks led the gains as oil prices eased and US bond yields fell.
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RBA governor Michele Bullock and other senior officials will face a parliamentary committee in Canberra this morning.
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- ASX 200 Futures: +0.5% to 8,815 points
- Australian dollar: flat at 71.12 US cents
- Wall Street: Dow Jones (+0.6%), S&P 500 (+1.1%), Nasdaq Composite (+1.7%)
- Europe: Stoxx 600 (+0.9%), DAX (+0.7%), FTSE (+1.2%)
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