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flag Westpac reports a slight drop in earnings but boosts dividend, amid economic uncertainties.

flag Westpac, one of Australia's major banks, reported a 1% drop in first-half earnings to $3.3 billion. flag CEO Anthony Miller noted customer resilience amid cost-of-living challenges and the potential benefits of the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate easing cycle. flag However, he warned of increased geopolitical risks, especially from US trade policies. flag Despite these challenges, Miller urged investors to "look through the noise," highlighting Australia's strong position. flag Westpac also announced an interim dividend of 76 cents per share, up one cent from the previous period.

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