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The ASX is set to plunge at the open, while oil prices continue to make strong gains. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  Source link

Petrol Spy, a national website that displays petrol, diesel and LPG prices across the country, says page views have gone up six to eight times since the Iran conflict started. Source link

Drivers fed up with massive price spikes at the bowser are being warned not to expect a wave of fuel company prosecutions over allegations of price gouging. Source link

A new report says Australian borrowers would benefit from 30-year fixed-rate home loans, and they should be made available. Source link

Australian home owners now have the protection of a “financial shield” in uncertain times, a report by property portal Domain has found, but record profits from property resales are widening the gap between established owners and aspiring first home buyers. Source link

BHP has tapped Brandon Craig as its new CEO, while Elizabeth Westcott has taken the top job at Woodside Energy three months after she served as acting CEO.  Source link

Private investment in the Northern Territory plummeted in 2025, knocking the government’s ambition to “rebuild the Territory economy”. Now, as the government waits on large infrastructure projects like the Beetaloo Sub-basin to come to life, local businesses want to ensure they’re not left behind. Source link

From mining to agriculture, higher oil prices from the war in the Middle East are not only increasing fuel costs, but prices for key chemicals as well. Can businesses cope?  Source link

The Australian share market has ended slightly higher as investors await the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision tomorrow morning local time. Source link

Mobile services travelling across regional New South Wales say rising petrol prices are putting early childcare education at risk.  Source link