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ASX slips in early trade on rate hike calls; Qantas gains, Sigma slumps

Sydney Morning Herald - Business · 27 August 2026 at 11:33 am

ASX slips in early trade on rate hike calls; Qantas gains, Sigma slumps

The Australian sharemarket dipped in early trade on yet another busy earnings season day, with Qantas and Wesfarmers among those having reporting their results.

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