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ASX edges higher ahead of inflation figures


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Jetstar faces refunds class action


Israel says Australia relationship damaged


Musk raises $40 billion for AI chips

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Jetstar faces refunds class action
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Israel says Australia relationship damaged
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Musk raises $40 billion for AI chips
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher

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Monday 26 October 2026

Financial markets remain on tenterhooks as oil prices surge ahead of inflation figures this week. 
Australians are shifting from big cities to regional areas in near record numbers
Apple’s new foldable iPhone is launched, with mixed reviews
The owner of Thredbo ski village and Event Cinemas hopes upcoming blockbusters can make up for the lack of snow last winter
Barack Obama unloads on the Trump administration

 

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Monday 26 October 2026
Financial markets remain on tenterhooks as oil prices surge ahead of inflation figures this week.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australians are shifting from big cities to regional areas in near record numbers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple&rsquo;s new foldable iPhone is launched, with mixed reviews</li>
<li aria-level="1">The owner of Thredbo ski village and Event Cinemas hopes upcoming blockbusters can make up for the lack of snow last winter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Barack Obama unloads on the Trump administration</li>
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Markets nervous as oil surges; Aussies shift to the regions; foldable iPhone lands in Australia

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including the September CPI figures, why inflation expectations matter, what the unemployment rate tells us about the strength of the labour market, and whether the RBA will raise rates on Melbourne Cup Day.

The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia Bank.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including the September CPI figures, why inflation expectations matter, what the unemployment rate tells us about the strength of the labour market, and whether the RBA will raise rates on Melbourne Cup Day. The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nab.com.au/?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793357501597876&amp;usg=AOvVaw38_317EKOpfh9viaijHeX7">National Australia Bank</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB

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Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they delve into offset accounts - how they work, who can use one, and how to make the most of it.

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How to check your offset account is working

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