Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-18
Australian shares are tipped for a firmer open after Wall Street rebounded, though the Reserve Bank governor's warning that inflation remains too high has markets pricing in a poss
Australian shares are tipped for a firmer open after Wall Street rebounded, though the Reserve Bank governor's warning that inflation remains too high has markets pricing in a possible rate hike, keeping banks and other rate-sensitive names on edge. The government's migration cuts, with exemptions sparing some international students, offer partial relief to universities and education-linked sectors still absorbing tighter visa rules. Qantas ground workers plan a strike over pay next week, adding a labor friction layer for the airline during school holidays.