AM 02 Oct 26: ASX set to rise after rough start to the month

1 Oct 2026 · 8:25

Episode AM 02 Oct 26: ASX set to rise after rough start to the month

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The ASX is poised to rebound after a rough start to October, which saw the market suffer its worst session in almost seven months amid a global bond sell-off. Wall Street was relatively steady overnight as easing US bond yields helped offset concerns around a sharp rise in oil prices, while most metals fell as the US dollar strengthened. Plus, why electric vehicle sales are surging in Australia.

Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.

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