Macquarie share price slips after MQG buyback update as traders line up next catalysts
Sydney, January 21, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) slipped 0.5% to close at A$205.85 on Wednesday, hitting a low of A$204.18 during the session. Investors appeared cautious amid new capital-management filings and a separate report on credit-risk hedging. (Intelligent Investor) This matters because Macquarie’s stock now serves as a live gauge for two key factors: the speed at which the bank returns excess capital, and its handling of credit risk amid the rise of private credit and fluctuating interest rates. A buy-back is straightforward: the company repurchases its own shares, reducing the total