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ASX set to slump as oil spikes on Iran strikes

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US launches major strikes against Iran for first time since late July
The US has launched major strikes against Iran for the first time since late July, with explosions reported near the port city of Bandar Abbas and other locations. US President Donald Trump warned a bigger attack was 'waiting in the wings'.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to slump as Wall Street falls on higher oil prices, yields
The ASX is set to slump as Wall Street fell on higher oil prices and yields, following another round of US military strikes on Iran that stoked worries about stubbornly high inflation.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Locals pleaded for a dangerous crossing to be fixed. This isn’t what they had in mind
Locals who pleaded for a dangerous zebra crossing to be fixed after a young teenager was hit by a car say the council's proposed solution makes no sense.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Do our pollies really want a more ‘affordable’ housing market? We’re about to find out
An economist argues politicians will always choose rising rather than falling house prices when forced to decide, and the coming debate will test whether they really want a more affordable housing market.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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