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Live: ASX set to lift as Wall Street slump arrested

Wall Street closed higher on Friday but still shed 1.4pc over the week. The ASX is set to rise ahead of another busy day of corporate reporting. Follow coverage of the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Live: ASX set to lift as Wall Street slump arrested

Good morning and welcome to the ABC markets and finance blog. Stephen Letts from the ABC business team is here to provide a detailed coverage of today's events, with every post offering a unique perspective, though none should be considered financial advice.

Wall Street managed to make a solid gain on Friday after a week marked by uncertainty. Shares experienced a sharp decline due to concerns over attempts to control rising US interest rates. Today, the ASX is expected to witness gains as the market prepares for an extensive reporting schedule. Follow the day's financial news and insights with our dedicated business reporters on this live blog.

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