A boost to the copper price and weaker US jobs data improving rate cut sentiment has helped lift the Australian share market, despite stronger than expected household spending data dampening hopes of future interest rate cuts locally. In fact, markets are increasingly pricing-in rate hikes in 2026. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Morningstar chief investment officer Matt Wacher. Plus, ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty on the superannuation peak body’s latest Retirement Standard.
A boost to the copper price and weaker US jobs data improving rate cut sentiment has helped lift the Australian share market, despite stronger than expected household spending data dampening hopes of future interest rate cuts locally. In fact, markets are increasingly pricing-in rate hikes in 2026. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Morningstar chief investment officer Matt Wacher. Plus, ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty on the superannuation peak body’s latest Retirement Standard.
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