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Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac share price holds at A$41.80 as RBA flags March hike risk and GDP looms

Westpac shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 on Tuesday after a volatile session for Australian banks. The pause followed Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s warning that a rate hike is possible at the March meeting, sending three-year bond yields up 13 basis points to 4.313%. Traders now await Wednesday’s GDP data and the March 17 policy decision. The broader S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% amid global market jitters.
3 March 2026
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Westpac share price hits a fresh 52-week high as ASX banks run — CPI is the next big test

Westpac share price hits a fresh 52-week high as ASX banks run — CPI is the next big test

Westpac shares closed up 1.6% at A$42.54 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which slipped 0.2%. The bank reported an unaudited Q1 net profit of A$1.9 billion last week, with its net interest margin down 3 basis points to 1.79%. Investors are watching next week’s inflation data for signals on rates. Australia’s jobless rate held at 4.1% in January.
20 February 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
20 January 2026
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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 0.8% to A$155.36 as major Australian banks advanced on renewed rate hike speculation. CBA’s wage tracker showed 0.8% quarterly pay growth and steady unemployment at 4.3%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.6%. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 for margin and credit quality details.
13 January 2026
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  • Trinseo Misses Interest Payment, Secures Temporary Waivers from Lenders
    March 19, 2026, 5:57 PM EDT. Trinseo PLC missed an interest payment, triggering lender concerns. The company obtained temporary waivers from its financial stakeholders, allowing more time to evaluate options. Trinseo is currently in discussions to explore alternatives amid financial pressures. On March 2, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange announced plans to delist Trinseo's shares, intensifying challenges for the chemical firm. The situation underscores ongoing liquidity and credit risks faced by Trinseo as it navigates restructuring potential.
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