Australian Assets May Rally After Election Result, Analysts Say
Anthony Albanese at the Labor Party election night event in Sydney, Australia, on May 3.
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Australia’s shares and currency may post a relief rally on expectations of policy continuity under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after his re-election for a second term.
Local energy stocks in particular may benefit thanks to the ruling Labor Party’s support for the sector. The Australian dollar could get a further boost after it recouped losses since President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs in early April and shifted the focus on a possible improvement in US-China trade ties.