Tuesday 28 July 2026

The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets. 
Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales
Bleisure travel – business and leisure – is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage
Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest’s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI
The latest hot stock - a chipmaker in China - surges 500 per cent on day one

 

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Tuesday 28 July 2026
The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bleisure travel &ndash; business and leisure &ndash; is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest&rsquo;s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest hot stock - a chipmaker in China - surges 500 per cent on day one</li>
</ul>
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ASX surges but fears remain; Myer downgrades on sales drop; “bleisure” Is back

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