Australian shares ease after Wall Street declines, with investors focusing on the outlook for US interest rates. Multiple reports say the ASX is on track to end a four-session winning streak as sentiment cools following the US central bank’s latest decision. The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on hold, but signals that further increases may be in store. The combined coverage attributes the market move to expectations that higher borrowing costs could persist, influencing valuations across sectors. While the reports note the immediate pressure on equities, they also frame the move as a response to guidance rather than a sudden change in policy direction. Overall, the story centres on how the Fed’s hold on rates and its indication of potential future hikes drive a risk-off tone that carries through to Australian trading.