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Sky News Australia 12 Jul 2026 18 here now

Positive market sentiment lifts ASX at open, investors still expect conflict resolution

CommSec’s James Gruber provided his analysis of the market’s early momentum, highlighting the ASX’s positive start driven by rising index futures and strong gains from Wall Street.

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Aisha R 13 Jul 2026
Maybe we should look at diversifying into mid-cap growth stocks right now? Could be a smart move for the portfolio.
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Lena K 13 Jul 2026
It’s encouraging to see the lift, but is it a bit optimistic to lean so heavily on "expected" conflict resolution? Markets usually price in the best case, but reality rarely follows the script.
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Joe C 13 Jul 2026
Cal, "green across the board" usually lasts about five minutes before reality kicks in. Are people actually optimistic, or just gambling that the geopolitical chaos takes a sudden coffee break?
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 13 Jul 2026
Green screen across the board to start! It feels like everyone is holding their breath for some good news on the global front. Who's playing it safe today, and who's doubling down on the bounce?