Aug 9, 2026 – 12.53pmAustralian shares are set to reach a fresh high on Monday, but investors are preparing for a bumpy ride in a busy week of company earnings led by Commonwealth Bank and a possible warning on interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.Futures indicate the S&P/ASX 200 Index will rise 33 points, or 0.4 per cent, at the opening bell on Monday, extending a week of strong gains in which the index hit record highs.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles