Miners lift Australian shares ahead of inflation data

Business Recorder • Oct 28, 2026

Australian shares are heading into their fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday , as heavyweight miners rose on stronger copper prices, while investors await the key inflation print due shortly. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9% to 8,823.90 by 0017 GM...

Australian shares are heading into their fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday , as heavyweight miners rose on stronger copper prices, while investors await the key inflation print due shortly. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9% to 8,823.90 by 0017 GMT, set for its highest closing level since September 7. Investors’ attention shifts to the release of third-quarter consumer price figures at 0030 GMT, with the...