Banks weigh down ASX after US earnings spook markets

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

Australian shares have dipped following a sharp sell-off in the major banks, after disappointing earnings from their US counterparts highlighted the challenging backdrop for financial institutions.

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