ASX finishes lower as oil jumps again on renewed Iran tensions

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 8, 2026

The Australian sharemarket declined on Thursday as oil prices jumped on renewed Middle East tensions, stoking concerns about inflation. Miners led the losses.

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