Australian shares fall after a two-day rally, with markets turning cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming interest rate decision. All three reports say the earlier gains were supported by expectations of progress toward ending the war in the Middle East, which briefly improved risk sentiment. The subsequent dip indicates that investors are weighing that optimism against other concerns. The outlets also note that growth-related risks remain, suggesting uncertainty about economic conditions and how they could influence the RBA’s thinking and the outlook for companies and earnings. While the specific drivers of the sell-off are not detailed beyond the shift from rally conditions, the common theme is that investors are now focused on the central bank call and the broader balance of risks facing the economy. Overall, the reports describe a market that is cooling after improved headlines related to the Middle East, with decision-focused positioning ahead of the RBA decision.