Australia’s ASX 200 index fell by 0.50% on Monday morning and followed the Dow Jones in negative territory. Investors have become careful for crucial operating results and the threatening RBA interest decision.
Markets are prices in a possible RBA rate reduction on 18 February. However, the uncertainty about the RBA tariff path influenced sentiment. Although losses were wide, bank and gold-related shares led the decreases.
Westpac Banking Corp. (WBC) 4.09% tumbled after releasing disappointing income. Netto Rentemarges (NIM) fell in the quarter, an important profit statistics.
In the meantime, Northern Star Resources Ltd. (NST) 3.88% After gold prices on February 14, 1.56% fell to $ 2,883.
This morning BHP Group Ltd. (BHP) and ANZ (ANZ) also report income, so that the mining and bank sectors are kept in focus.
Outlook: Risks and opportunities for the bow
Looking ahead, business income, policy decisions in the central bank, American tariff developments and the growth of the AI sector will continue to influence sentiment. AI shares can expand their profit as strategic partnerships and innovation fuel optimism. However, American tariff uncertainty can continue to increase volatility in the target sectors.
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