Australian Shares Trim Early Losses as S&P/ASX 200 Slips Near 8,700

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell toward the 8,700 level on Thursday, September 24, 2026, paring earlier losses but ending a three-session winning streak after broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark index recovered some ground in mid-market trading, though weakness persisted across sectors. The pullback follows a three-day advance that had lifted the index to recent highs.