ASX slides in early trade after Wall Street retreats; CBA falls on slowdown warning
12-08-2026 02:39 via smh.com.au

ASX slides in early trade after Wall Street retreats; CBA falls on slowdown warning

The nation’s biggest lender and the second-biggest stock on the local market said economic growth is slowing due to higher interest rates and inflation, setting a sombre tone for early trade.
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