0413 GMT - A potential combination of slowing business credit and falling interest rates poses a challenging revenue outlook for Australia's banks, according to Citi analyst Thomas Strong. Citi's economists think that risks to the local economy may lead to a more dovish approach from Australia's central bank, which Strong says raises the prospect of attrition for lenders' net-interest margins. This so-called second-order impact could challenge investors' initial view that banks offer a relative safe haven from the impact of U.S. tariffs, Strong warns. Citi is sell-rated on Australia's banking sector, albeit with a preference for retail over business banking. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)
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April 07, 2025 00:13 ET (04:13 GMT)
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