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The DOW surged to record highs, while oil prices fell back to US$92.50/barrel, as confidence returns to markets. Iran attacked Kuwait’s International Airport, and the US struck Iranian ‘defensive’ targets, although the US seems reluctant to return to a full-scale war.
Read more →Markets turned negative overnight, as tensions rose in the Middle East, while Trump threatened further tariff imposts of 12.5%, on more than 60 Countries. These Countries include NZ and Australia and is because they have not addressed commitments to eliminating ‘forced labour’.
Read more →Markets were steady overnight, largely ignoring the impasse in the Middle East and rising oil prices. Oil jumped to US$93.50/barrel overnight, reflecting the withdrawal of Iran from the negotiating process. There is talk of a ceasefire in Lebanon and this may be part of the reason for market calm.
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