Profits of Australian Discretionary Retailers Coming Under Pressure -- Market Talk

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2219 GMT - Citi says downside risks to its 2H earnings estimates for Australia's discretionary retailers are increasing. That reflects expectations of higher interest rates, along with a sharp rise in fuel prices since the Middle East conflict began. Analyst Adrian Lemme also highlights early signs of deteriorating consumer confidence. "However, retailers have continued to de-rate and we expect the stocks to rally should the conflict in Iran settle," Citi says. Australia's federal government could take measures such as reducing fuel excise duty to stabilize the situation. "Therefore, we leave our forecasts and recommendations unchanged but will review leading into 3Q trading updates," Citi says. (david.winning@wsj.com; @dwinningWSJ)

 

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March 16, 2026 18:19 ET (22:19 GMT)

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