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Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes

On Thursday, oil prices dropped slightly amid escalating military tensions. Investors are closely monitoring the hostilities between the United States and Iran, as recent clashes mark the most significant skirmishes since July, raising global supply concerns. Nevertheless, by midday Wednesday, initial signs of easing tensions appeared, with shipping data revealing…

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Oil jumps more than 1% after US attack on Iran's Larak island

Oil jumps more than 1% after US attack on Iran's Larak island

Brent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $89.18 a barrel as at 0040 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $84.32, up 92 cents, ‌or 1.10%.

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Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

Gold prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday, with investors keenly anticipating the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes that could shape monetary policy. The softness in U.S. economic indicators has sparked optimism that the Fed may maintain rates. In light of escalating geopolitical uncertainties, gold is once again…

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Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

The ASX has snapped a five-day rally but remains near record highs as investors mull Middle East uncertainty against a decent start to local earnings season.

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Australia's biggest companies are poised to snap a three-year run of lacklustre profits, but there are concerns about the banking sector this earnings season.

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.

Moonshot is creating new winners and losers in the AI trade

The Chinese startup unveiled Kimi K3 on Friday, a model that it says delivers performance that rivals top-tier offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic PBC at a fraction of the cost. As investors drew comparisons with last year’s “DeepSeek moment,” IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said $314 billion has been wiped…

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Gina Rinehart’s estimated A$700m profit from SpaceX IPO wiped out as stock price dips

Gina Rinehart’s estimated A$700m profit from SpaceX IPO wiped out as stock price dips

Analyst says mining billionaire unlikely to be worried by lost paper profits after Elon Musk’s company dipped below its debut share price

The Guardian - AU

Australian shares dip as traders await next catalyst

Australian shares dip as traders await next catalyst

Banks and miners have weighed on the Australian stock exchange in an underwhelming trading session, while energy, healthcare and IT stocks outperformed.

Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift

Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift

More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.

Oil rebounds on concerns about US-Iran peace deal, restoration of supply

Oil rebounds on concerns about US-Iran peace deal, restoration of supply

Oil prices rebounded as concerns grew over the lack of details in a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war. The resumption of supply through the Strait of Hormuz may take longer than anticipated, with analysts noting that the market will likely show restraint until full details emerge.

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Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices surged over 2% as intensified fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon overshadowed hopes for a ceasefire extension with Iran. Stepped-up conflict, despite a prior truce, dimmed expectations for a deal, while concerns over mines in the Strait of Hormuz further tightened supply outlooks.

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Aussie shares log fourth session of losses, banks drag

Aussie shares log fourth session of losses, banks drag

Commonwealth Bank shares recorded their worst day in history after an earnings miss and new tax reforms have investors questioning its valuation.

Aussie shares wobble ahead of budget, oil surges again

Aussie shares wobble ahead of budget, oil surges again

Deteriorating US-Iran relations and concerns over flagged tax reforms weighed on the local share market, which has fallen in 15 of the past 19 sessions.

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Shares drop, oil rebounds as US and Iran exchange fire

Hopes of a deal to end the blockade of a key oil and gas transport route are hanging by a thread, following reports the US and Iran exchanged fire overnight.

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

The government has temporarily lowered Australia's fuel quality standards to boost supplies as the war in the Middle East disrupts global markets.

ASX edges higher on hopes of record oil reserve release

Volatile oil prices continue to dictate stock market sentiment with the local bourse trading higher on hopes tapping reserves could shore up crude supply.

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ASX closes after $90bn wiped from sharemarket amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis

Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closes down by 2.85%, marking the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcement

Middle East war wipes $120b from local share market

Australia's share market has posted its worst weekly drop in almost a year, as oil prices continue to surge on the back of widening conflict in the Middle East.

'Stonking result': big bank basks in best day for years

Shares in Australia's biggest bank have soared to a three-month high after it beat earnings expectations with "a really clean set of numbers".

Be warned: big tech elitism beyond dot-com bubble peak

Hype around artificial intelligence fuelled most of 2025's market rally but circular investment deals and speculative returns could pose future risks.

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk warns of impact of record silver prices before China limits exports

Metal ‘needed in many industrial processes’, says Tesla boss as supply fears grow over price surge and new rules

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Gold Prices Slide After Skyrocketing to Historic Levels – Is This the Perfect Time to Buy In?

The price of gold in the market is currently unstable.

Australian shares surge as banks, miners rally

The local bourse has had its best trading day since July as mining stocks and banks helped lift their respective sectors to multi-month highs.

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