ASX gains in early trade after tech rally lifts Wall Street; Oil price eases

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 5, 2026

The Australian sharemarket advanced in early trade after a tech-led rally pushed Wall Street higher as investors largely shrugged off concerns about bond yields at multi-decade highs. Oil prices fell.

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