Australia's share market has pared back some early losses after falling to its lowest level in a month, with a Reserve Bank rate hike and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict gutting investor confidence.
Wall Street has ended lower, with the S&P 500 retreating from record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran demonstrated its grip on Middle East oil.
Australia's share market has started the week lower, pulling back ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and as traders weigh developments in the Persian Gulf.
Australia's share market has broken its worst losing streak since 2018 as oil prices eased from four-year highs and strong US earnings boosted investor sentiment.
The liquidators of collapsed medical cannabis group Melodiol have zeroed in on controversial payments linked to banned director Adam Blumenthal in their hunt for potential recovery actions.
The Australian bourse has continued its losing streak into its eighth-straight day as oil prices rocketed and the realities of a prolonged energy shock hit home for Woolworths and other exposed businesses.
Australian shares have fallen for a seventh straight session as sticky inflation made worse by the Middle East energy crisis rose to its highest rate in three years.
US stocks have closed lower, backing away from record closing highs as renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence boom weighed on technology stocks.
Australia's share market has notched a sixth-straight session of losses, falling on reports the US will likely reject an Iranian plan to open the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has announced his pick for the next American ambassador to Australia more than a year after the Republican leader's return to the White House.
Australia's share market has fallen for a fourth-straight session, with banks and miners weighing heavily on the bourse as the Persian Gulf conflict dims the global economic outlook.
US stocks have fallen in choppy trading as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war while investors grappled with a mixed bag of earnings reports as concerns resurfaced about AI-driven disruption across the software sector.
Resurgent oil prices have helped push Australia's share market lower for a third straight session as the US and Iran escalate their respective shipping blockades.
Gina Rinehart has described as a “national crisis and disgrace” the number of homeless veterans and war heroes in Australia, as Hancock Prospecting announced a $200 million commitment to buy them homes.
US stocks climbed on Wednesday to send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to closing records, after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, with a round of solid corporate earnings providing additional support for optimism.
Extra diesel shipments have been secured for Australia as the prime minister prepares to meet state and territory leaders to discuss fuel security measures.
US stocks have closed lower, with early gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings.
The Australian share market has finished little changed for a third straight session amid a looming US-Iran ceasefire deadline and continued tensions over control of a crucial maritime oil choke-point.
