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ASX set to rise as Wall Street advances; $A, bitcoin stronger

US stocks rose and trimmed their losses from a shaky week. That was even though the bond market, which has been the centre of Wall Street’s action, remained jumpy and continued to add pressure.

ASX set to rise as Wall Street advances; $A, bitcoin stronger

US stocks rose, trimming their losses from a shaky week. The bond market remained jumpy and continued to add pressure.

The Australian dollar and bitcoin were stronger. The ASX was set to rise, following the advances on Wall Street.

There was no direct comment on the ASX or the Australian dollar's performance in the reports, however, according to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, US stocks had a positive day. CNBC mentioned analyst expectations for certain stocks.

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