Macquarie shares slip as ‘Q’ AI launch lands into a risk-off ASX session
Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.5% at A$210.81 after a volatile session, with 316,000 shares traded. The bank launched “Q,” an AI support agent for its Australian customers. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.3% as investors moved to safe-haven assets after new U.S. tariff threats. Markets now price a 25% chance of a rate hike at the Feb. 3 RBA meeting.