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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australian shares ended lower Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.09% after inflation data showed annual CPI at 3.8%. Swaps now price a 73% chance of a February rate hike. Electricity prices surged 21.5% over the year. The Australian dollar hovered near 69.9 U.S. cents late in the session.
28 January 2026
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  • Home Sellers Question Real Estate Agent Commissions Below 6% Amid Industry Shifts
    May 20, 2026, 5:55 AM EDT. Homeowners selling properties around $1 million are questioning if real estate agents will truly accept commissions under the traditional 6% fee. This follows the National Association of Realtors' ruling that separated (decoupled) buyer and seller agent commissions, enabling more flexible fee arrangements. Sellers now seek clarity on whether agents can, or will, charge lower commissions, reflecting a changing landscape in real estate fees catalyzed by regulatory shifts and market dynamics.

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