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The ASX200 is up 0.9% to 7,991 points in lunchtime trade. Inflation data this week has investors nervous the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates. The moves of other major central banks are also being watched – most importantly, the US Federal Reserve. The Bank of England also announces a rate decision this month, the first under a new Labor government. All sectors are up, and IT is leading up 1.43%, closely followed by Energy 1.22% and Telecommunication 1.18%. Company NewsInvictus Energy (ASX:IVZ) is up 9% after announcing a US$10 million capital raise at 10 cents per share, to support the …

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