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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ASX finishes lower as oil jumps again on renewed Iran tensions

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64,000 shades of grey: How dentists, running coaches and restaurants are using AI

Banks boost ASX, Wall Street slides after OpenAI warning

Oliver Curtis’ bid to float Firmus for $44 billion falls over

City’s lively streets ‘sealed deal’ as luxury fragrance retailer buys $10.7m Little Collins store

Why it’s time for you to ditch taking long annual holidays

ABC hopes embarrassing radio U-turn will deliver ratings dividend

Wes Maas offloads $50m shopping mall as Firmus float fallout hits

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