Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-20
Australian markets are trading with a defensive tilt, with the central bank's hawkish signal that inflation risks are materialising keeping rate-sensitive sectors like banks on edg
Australian markets are trading with a defensive tilt, with the central bank's hawkish signal that inflation risks are materialising keeping rate-sensitive sectors like banks on edge ahead of the September decision. Healthcare shares led a weaker session as markets weigh a meaningful chance of a rate hike, with jobs data seen as the final input for the board. The Treasurer's warning about economic risks from an aging population adds a longer-term layer to the cost-of-living and policy narrative shaping sentiment.