The Australian sharemarket is expected to open marginally firmer with a likely interest rate rise expected tp weigh on otherwise positive sentiment following gains in world share and commodity prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0744 AEDT, the December share price index contract was up four points at 5,484. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=15114 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5