Australian stocks fell 43 points or 0.5% to 8,687 in Monday morning trade, reversing prior gains as caution set in ahead of Tuesday’s Reserve Bank interest rate decision. Markets widely expect a 25bps hike to 4.35%, following increases in February and March, with inflation pressures persisting since late 2025. Traders also vigilantly awaited domestic releases today, including the Melbourne Institute’s monthly inflation gauge, April job ads, and flash March building permits. Still, losses were partly capped by firmer U.S. futures after President Trump pledged efforts to “free” cargo ships stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Sector weakness was led by consumer non-durables, energy minerals, and retail trade, while commercial services, industrial services, and healthcare advanced. Three of the four major banks slipped between 0.2% and 1.8%. Notable laggards included Lynas Rare Earths (-2.1%), Woodside Energy (-1.8%), and Goodman Group (-0.9%).

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