ASX set to retreat; Wall Street climbs as oil prices drop, inflation eases
13-08-2026 21:12 via smh.com.au

ASX set to retreat; Wall Street climbs as oil prices drop, inflation eases

The US stock market is ticking toward an all-time high following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks also got a lift from easing oil prices in their latest yo-yo move.
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