Country: AU | Published: 2026-09-15
Australian shares retreated to multi-week lows as rising government bond yields and elevated crude oil prices heightened expectations of persistent central bank tightening. Broad w
Australian shares retreated to multi-week lows as rising government bond yields and elevated crude oil prices heightened expectations of persistent central bank tightening. Broad weakness across heavyweights in the materials and financial sectors weighed heavily on market sentiment, even as defensive pockets like healthcare showed resilience. Investors are keeping a close watch on domestic interest rate prospects alongside global monetary policy decisions scheduled throughout the week.