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ASX:APT 12 January 2026

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
12 January 2026
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