Australian equities are poised to open stronger on Thursday after Wall Street extended its recovery, supported by renewed confidence that the Federal Reserve may still deliver a December rate cut. Futures suggests the ASX 200 will open about 0.3% higher at 8650, adding to Monday and Tuesday's gains.
The underlying driver remains the same: lower rate expectations, easing bond yields, and a broad return of risk appetite. But this momentum sits alongside increasingly divided views on valuations, earnings durability, and the sustainability of the AI-led bull market.
Investors enter the session with tailwinds, but also with more. . .
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