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ASX slips as oil surges back above $US100 a barrel on US threat of Gulf blockade — as it happened
Failed US-Iran peace talks send oil prices surging higher and the Australian share market lower. Source link
Fuel crisis has some delaying retirement and working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic brought job losses, working from home and economic instability. Some fear the US-Israel war on Iran and spiking fuel prices have created similar struggles. Source link
US to intercept ships in international waters that paid Iran a toll, Trump says
US President Donald Trump made the comments after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours in talks in Islamabad. Source link
Independent supermarkets struggle to keep prices down as Iran war hurts
Suppliers are charging more to deliver groceries to supermarkets as fuel prices increase, putting pressure on smaller retailers. Source link
Why diesel price continues to soar in spite of fuel excise cut
As the war in the Middle East rages on, diesel prices are continuing to rise despite efforts to stabilise costs. So why is this happening, can anything be done about it and is the worst yet to come? Source link
Calls for cheaper homes are 'nonsense' while banking system underpinned by housing
AustralianSuper boss says housing prices unlikely to fall much, because major banks can’t afford them too Source link
Why the oil crisis is about to worsen amid the ceasefire that wasn't
The official pledges of the last few days may have placated markets at first, but they have become little more than bargaining chips ahead of this weekend’s negotiations between the US and Iran. Source link
Live: ASX 200 and Aussie dollar down, Brent crude and WTI oil up
The Australian market has finished the trading week on a disappointing note, dropping slightly, despite US stocks rising overnight. Follow live. Source link
Super members blindsided by change in fund terms and conditions
A superannuation investment option spruiked as offering “choice and flexibility” has been shut down without proper notification, leaving members less than two months to sell all their assets. Source link
A wave of low-cost electric trucks is heading for Australia
Diesel trucks are the backbone of the national supply chain, but figures buried in recent sales data could mark the beginning of the end for these kings of the road. Source link