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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Inflation threat looms, US dollar drops

CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Inflation threat looms, US dollar drops

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CNA938 Rewind
On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Markets.

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