Economic News

Australia’s largest listed companies faced pressure on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with the S&P/ASX 100 (ASX:XTO) closing at 7,414.3 points, down 0.825%. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors assessed the impact of rising bond yields and renewed concerns around the future direction of interest …

Australian small-cap stocks showed comparatively better resilience on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries (ASX:XSO) declining 0.611% to 3,430.7 points. The small-cap segment still faced pressure from broader market uncertainty, although some companies moved higher as investors focused on commodity exposure …

The Australian materials sector faced pressure on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials (ASX:XMJ) closing at 25,212.00 points, down 1.63%. The decline came as investors reassessed exposure toMiningand resource companies amid higher bond yields and renewed concerns around interest-rate expectations.

In Media Release 2026-25, dated 3 September 2026, the RBA announced it had designated Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd, ACN 099 701 872, under the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026.

In its August 2026 update, released as Media Release 2026-23 on 27 August 2026, the Payments System Board endorsed the RBA's annual Assessment of ASX's clearing and settlement facilities against the Financial Stability Standards.

In Media Release 2026-23, dated 27 August 2026, the Payments System Board endorsed the RBA's annual assessment of ASX's clearing and settlement facilities and, within it, highlighted positive initiatives under way at the exchange.

In Media Release 2026-23, dated 27 August 2026, the Payments System Board welcomed the publication of the A2A Payments Vision and discussed the developing A2A Payments Roadmap.