Apple(US:AAPL) The Market Online·2025-10-28 21:51Market Overview - Australian shares are showing minimal movement ahead of the crucial CPI print, with ASX 200 futures indicating a slight increase of 0.5 points [1] - The third-quarter consumer price index is expected to influence the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision, scheduled for Melbourne Cup day next week [2] Inflation Expectations - Core inflation is anticipated to rise from 2.7% in June, with implications for the Reserve Bank's monetary policy depending on the CPI results [3] Company News - WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) is under scrutiny following a raid by the Australian Federal Police over alleged insider trading, resulting in a significant drop of 15.9% in its share price [5] - Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is reducing its September capital raise by $180 million for a new heavy rare earth separation facility in Malaysia [5] - Woolworths (ASX:WOW) is set to release its first-quarter update, coinciding with its upcoming AGM [6] - Energy Minister Chris Bowen has stated that the government will not engage in blame games regarding the Tomago aluminium smelter, emphasizing the need for Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) to keep the facility operational beyond 2028 [6] - CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL) has experienced a 13% reduction in target price from one broker [6] Commodity and Forex Update - The Australian dollar is trading at 65.8 U.S. cents [7] - Iron Ore prices have increased by 0.8% to $106 per tonne [7] - Brent Crude has decreased by 1.7% to $64.47 per barrel [7] - Gold is currently priced at $3,959 per ounce, failing to surpass the $4,000 mark [7] - U.S. natural gas futures have dropped by 5.5% to $3.25 per gigajoule [7]