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ASX climbs as fuel habits shift and workers fall behind on AI skills

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The ASX pushes higher after a strong rally, edging closer to record territory, while fresh data reveals Australians are changing how they buy fuel as prices stay elevated. NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent unpacks why motorists are topping up more often, and what it says about cost pressures. At the same time, new figures show fewer people are investing in work-related training, raising questions about whether employers are doing enough to prepare workers for an AI-driven future. PwC Chief People Officer Karen Lonergan weighs in on the growing skills gap, before Nick Schoenmaker from Portfolio Construction Forum breaks down the latest moves on the sharemarket and what’s driving investor confidence.

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