ASX set to slump as bond market pressure rattles Wall Street; Oil prices jump

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 23, 2026

Pressure from the US bond market hit a new level on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide.

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