Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-19
Australian markets look set for a cautious session, with the central bank flagging that Middle East conflict has made households poorer, a reminder that cost-of-living pressure sti
Australian markets look set for a cautious session, with the central bank flagging that Middle East conflict has made households poorer, a reminder that cost-of-living pressure still shapes the rate outlook. Wall Street's recent dip on sticky inflation keeps the tone defensive, with rate-sensitive sectors like banks likely to stay under a watchful eye. The local news flow is light on market-moving items, so global sentiment and the inflation narrative remain the main drivers heading into the open.