Positive market sentiment is bolstered by subdued Consumer I...

Positive market sentiment is bolstered by subdued Consumer Inflation Expectations and Retail Sales figures from Australia, which raise expectations of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) adopting a more accommodative approach to interest rates. Furthermore, Wednesday's release of the Australian Monthly Consumer Price Index, which was lower than anticipated, lent further support to the Australian stock market. $S&P/ASX 200 (.XJO.AU)$ $S&P/ASX 200 OPIC (OXJO.AU)$