Live: NAB home lending decline led by investors, more loans 'on watch'

All four of Australia’s big banks have now recorded the same trend in home loan applications in the past several months.

The US stock market edged back from its all-time high following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers.

National Australia Bank reports a quarterly profit rise, despite home lending softening, led by investors. Wilting consumer confidence has halted Wall Street's recent rally and the ASX is priced to slide lower again today. Follow live.