ASX set for shaky start amid US-Iran uncertainty
The Australian sharemarket is poised for a shaky start as US-Iran tensions escalate. Futures indicate a 0.2 percent drop amid fears of rising oil prices following Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions in Switzerland mark the beginning of potential complex negotiations over Iran's nuclear capabilities and economic relief.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
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