Stock futures are little changed after higher yields lead to losing session: Live updates
Higher Treasury yields dragged stocks lower to start the week.
The Australian share market, known as the ASX 200, is expected to open slightly higher during morning trading ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision. This comes as US bonds have surged following Wall Street's decline in the previous trading day. Oil prices are currently trading above $106 per barrel.
The Reserve Bank's board will announce their September interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEST, followed by a press conference by Governor Michele Bullock at 3:30pm. Throughout the day, the ASX 200 is projected to open at 8,727 points, with futures indicating a modest 0.1% increase.
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