Australian share market falls following US inflation data
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Australian share market
Australia
October 2026
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The Australian share market (ASX 200) opened lower following losses on Wall Street. US inflation data for September exceeded expectations, sparking concerns about interest rate hikes. Australian unemployment rate was 4.7% in September.
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