
Investor confidence plummets as Middle East conflict renews
As Iran strikes its neighbours and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, to US retaliation, the oil price jumped and shares tanked. With the Dow Jones Industrial down more than 1%, Australian shares are also falling this morning. Our strategist provides his update from Melbourne, as the Australian Shareholders' Association 2026 Investor Conference continues.
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