Live: ASX to open in the red

19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au

Live: ASX to open in the red

The ASX is set to open lower as safe haven assets surge amid global uncertainty. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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