Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-17
Australian shares look set for a cautious open as the IMF's warning that rates may need to rise further keeps pressure on rate-sensitive sectors like banks, with central banks glob
Australian shares look set for a cautious open as the IMF's warning that rates may need to rise further keeps pressure on rate-sensitive sectors like banks, with central banks globally also leaning toward tightening amid energy price concerns. On the policy front, the government's migration overhaul, including tighter visa enforcement, is drawing support from business groups and miners while universities face continued headwinds from reduced international student flows. The tension sits between fiscal discipline calls from the IMF and a housing slowdown that could ease pressure on the Reserve Bank.