5 October 2026

Lunch Wrap: ASX climbs on lousy US jobs while a fair chunk of Australia goes to Bunnings or the beach. Or both

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ASX up around 0. 4% as weak US jobs data cools Fed hike bets Ingenia opens the door to Warburg Pincus while CSL lands a US$355m biotech deal Trading stays thin as a public holiday gives a fair chunk of ...

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