Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025
Westpac shares traded near A$38.42 on Wednesday afternoon, down slightly from Tuesday’s A$38.48 close. The bank withdrew its forecast for RBA rate cuts in 2026, now expecting rates to stay on hold through next year. New Zealand’s central bank confirmed new capital rules affecting Australian-owned banks, including Westpac.