ASX ends up but CPI boost fades; Harvey Norman first strike; upbeat Temple & Webster soars; CSL, Fisher & Paykel gain
RBA tipped to hold rates next week after inflation cools more than expected. Strong Harvey Norman protest vote as sales slow. Fisher & Paykel, CSL, Temple & Webster among gainers.
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Wednesday, November 29. The ASX 200 index closes 0.3 per cent higher at 7035.30 points, as a post-CPI rally fades. Wall St closed flat.
The Aussie dollar is near US66.46c.
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