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Signs of slowing Chinese economy and Middle East conflict jangle investor nerves
Chinese economic slowdown and Middle East conflict rattled Australian investors this week, with the benchmark index falling 0.1 percent over five trading days. SpaceX shares dropped below their $135 IPO price after surging 50 percent following its record listing, as broader technology weakness mounted.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 20:50 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC
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