Market update: 15 September 2026
Australian shares had a difficult week, with the ASX 200 falling 2.9%, making it the weakest of the major markets covered in this week’s update. Technology, consumer discretionary, materials and property-related shares were among the biggest fallers, while energy was a standout, gaining 2.4%. Higher oil prices, rising bond yields and falling property prices weighed on sentiment.
In the US, shares also moved lower, with the S&P 500 falling 0.8%, the Dow Jones down 1.6% and the Nasdaq down 0.7%. Hotter-than-expected inflation and stronger jobs growth increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting. Higher oil prices and concerns about government finances also kept pressure on longer-term bond yields.
European and Asian markets were also weaker. The Euro Stoxx 600 and UK’s FTSE both fell 1.7%, while Japan’s Nikkei declined 1.6%. Chinese shares also lost ground, with the Shanghai Composite down 1.1% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng falling 3.3%. Across global markets, investors continued to weigh the effects of higher energy prices, inflation and the outlook for interest rates.
Oil remained a major focus, with Brent crude finishing the week at US$104.60 a barrel. Prices eased by around 3% on Friday following reports of planned Iran-Gulf talks, but still recorded their strongest week since July as concerns about oil supply remained elevated. Meanwhile, investors appeared to be looking beyond some of the biggest AI-related companies, placing greater focus on businesses generating strong cash flows and other sectors that have previously received less attention.
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