Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-22
Australian shares face a cautious open as the central bank signals inflation risks may be materialising, adding weight to expectations of tighter policy alongside a hawkish shift a
Australian shares face a cautious open as the central bank signals inflation risks may be materialising, adding weight to expectations of tighter policy alongside a hawkish shift among global central banks. The corporate regulator's continued pressure on the private credit sector keeps lending standards in focus, while strong merger and acquisition activity from private equity and foreign investors points to underlying confidence in local assets. The overall picture is one of domestic caution on rates and credit sitting alongside healthy deal-making appetite.