ASX:WBC

Westpac share price drops as CIO retirement news lands ahead of CBA results

Westpac shares fell 1.8% to A$39.28 after the bank announced CIO Scott Collary will retire later this year. The decline came as major banks eased ahead of Commonwealth Bank’s earnings report on Wednesday. Consumer sentiment dropped to a 10-month low, and household spending slipped 0.4% in December, official data showed.

10 February 2026

ASX:CBA·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price pops to $40 as ASX rebounds — here’s what matters before Friday’s update

Westpac shares closed up 1.47% at A$40.01, near the top of Monday’s range, as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.85%. Investors are watching for Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13, with focus on margins and credit quality. December data showed household spending fell 0.4%. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 3.85% last week.

9 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price slips after ASX rout — what to watch before WBC’s Feb. 13 update

Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 posted its worst session in nearly a year, dropping 2% and erasing about A$70 billion in value. Financial stocks slid 1.5%. Investors are focused on Westpac’s Feb. 13 first-quarter update for signals on margins and credit quality after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates.

8 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.

8 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·ASX:CBA·ASX:NAB·ASX:WBC·Interest Rates

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2% amid broad selling. The bank is set to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 staff after a pilot last year. Investors are watching for signs of loan growth and credit quality ahead of Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% this week.

7 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

Westpac shares closed up 0.05% at A$39.91 after the bank raised savings rates but kept base rates low for customers missing monthly criteria. The bank will lift variable home loan rates by 0.25% from Feb. 17, following the RBA’s cash-rate hike to 3.85%. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.43%. Investors await Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13.

5 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

National Australia Bank shares rose 2.1% to A$43.93 Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Major banks, including NAB, announced matching increases to variable mortgage rates, their first such move in two years. Investors await the RBA’s meeting minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s trading update on Feb. 18.

4 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·ASX:CBA·ASX:NAB·ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Westpac share price jumps after Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike — what to watch next for ASX:WBC

Westpac shares closed up 1.45% at A$39.89 after the RBA raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The bank will increase variable home loan rates by 0.25% from Feb. 17. Investors are watching for further RBA moves at the next policy meeting in mid-March. Major lenders moved quickly to pass on the rate hike to borrowers.

4 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.89% at 8,857.10 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%, the first hike in two years. Miners, tech, and banks led gains as investors adjusted to the new rate outlook. Major banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points by mid-February. The index traded between 8,778.60 and 8,896.60 during the session.

3 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·ASX:BHP·ASX:CBA·ASX:EVN·ASX:NAB·ASX:NST·ASX:RIO·ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing rising inflation and strong demand. Westpac shares closed up 1.03% at A$39.32, outperforming other major banks. Investors now await Westpac’s first-quarter update on February 13 as attention shifts to mortgage repricing and potential credit stress.

3 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price: WBC rises into RBA week — the dates that could move the stock

Westpac shares closed up 0.83% at A$38.82 Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 2-3 meeting. A Reuters poll showed most economists expect a 25 basis point rate hike to 3.85%. Traders have priced in a 75% chance of a move. Westpac will report first-quarter results on Feb. 13.

1 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price ends firmer into RBA week — what traders watch next

Westpac shares closed Friday up 0.8% at A$38.82, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.65%. Investors are focused on Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia policy decision, seen as a close call after recent inflation data. Westpac will release its first-quarter update on Feb. 13.

31 January 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price ends higher as RBA rate-hike bets sharpen — what to watch next

Westpac shares rose 0.8% to A$38.82 Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.65%. Investors focused on bank stocks ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 rate decision, with swaps pricing in a 73% chance of a 0.25-point hike after core inflation hit 3.4%.

30 January 2026

ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.07% at 8,927.5 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed traders to adjust rate hike bets ahead of the RBA’s meeting next week. Tech and rare earth stocks fell, with Iluka dropping nearly 14% after flagging A$565 million in charges. Miners and energy shares gained on strong commodity prices. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high before easing.

29 January 2026

ASX:ASX·ASX:CBA·ASX:ILU·ASX:REH·ASX:SFR·ASX:WBC·ASX:WTC·ASX:XRO·Stock Market

Westpac stock price dips after close as Australia inflation puts RBA hike back on the table

Westpac shares closed down 0.95% at A$38.50 Thursday after Australia’s annual inflation hit 3.8% in December. Interest-rate swaps now show a 73% chance of a Reserve Bank hike on Feb. 3, up from 60% before the data. Financial stocks led the ASX lower as investors braced for tighter policy.

29 January 2026

ASX:WBC·Inflation·Stock Market

Xero shares drop 3% as rate-hike bets return in Australia — what to watch next week

Xero shares fell 3.1% to A$94.90 on Thursday, trading between A$98.14 and A$94.01 as rising inflation fueled expectations of a February RBA rate hike. The stock sits about 51% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching the RBA meeting set for Feb. 2–3, with markets now pricing in a 70% chance of a 25 basis point increase.

29 January 2026

ASX:CBA·ASX:WBC·ASX:XRO·Stock Market

Westpac share price slips as hot inflation resets RBA bets — what to watch before next session

Westpac shares fell 0.23% to A$38.87 after December inflation data showed annual CPI at 3.8% and core inflation at 3.3%, fueling bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Money markets priced in higher odds of a February move, with the RBA decision set for Feb. 3. Other major banks ended little changed.

28 January 2026

ASX:WBC·Inflation·Stock Market

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.

27 January 2026

ASX:ANZ·ASX:CBA·ASX:WBC·Inflation·Interest Rates

Westpac (WBC) share price rises on ASX close as CPI tomorrow, RBA decision next loom

Westpac shares closed up 0.6% at A$38.96 on Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of Australia’s quarterly CPI release due Wednesday. Markets are pricing in a 60% chance of a February rate hike, with the RBA meeting set for Feb. 2–3. Westpac’s first-quarter results are due Feb. 13.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

Westpac shares closed down 0.4% at A$38.74 on Friday, with 2.65 million shares traded. The ASX was shut Monday for Australia Day. Traders await Wednesday’s December-quarter CPI, seen as pivotal for the Reserve Bank’s February rate decision. Money markets now price a 60% chance of a hike after strong jobs data.

26 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC

ASX:WBC News 26 January 2026 - 10 February 2026

Westpac share price drops as CIO retirement news lands ahead of CBA results

Westpac share price pops to $40 as ASX rebounds — here’s what matters before Friday’s update

Westpac share price slips after ASX rout — what to watch before WBC’s Feb. 13 update

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

Westpac share price jumps after Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike — what to watch next for ASX:WBC

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

Westpac share price: WBC rises into RBA week — the dates that could move the stock

Westpac share price ends firmer into RBA week — what traders watch next

Westpac share price ends higher as RBA rate-hike bets sharpen — what to watch next

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Westpac stock price dips after close as Australia inflation puts RBA hike back on the table

Xero shares drop 3% as rate-hike bets return in Australia — what to watch next week

Westpac share price slips as hot inflation resets RBA bets — what to watch before next session

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Westpac (WBC) share price rises on ASX close as CPI tomorrow, RBA decision next loom

Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

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