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Middle East Conflict Affects Global Markets

Updated 2026-10-28 06:05 UTC 4 sources Negative

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing global concerns, with oil prices rising and inflation worries impacting Australia. Investors are cautious about potential long-term impacts.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles

BBC News

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

2026-04-22 21:23 UTC

MarketWatch

The Iran cease-fire has boosted investors’ appetite for bitcoin. Here’s why it could break past $80,000 soon.

Capital has flowed into bitcoin through multiple channels, which makes it less likely that bitcoin sees a sharp reversal like in previous months, and more likely that the rally builds momentum.

2026-04-22 21:37 UTC

CNBC

Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian refinery raise supply worries

Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

2026-10-28 05:52 UTC

The Guardian

Jim Chalmers is blaming Australia’s accelerating inflation on Trump – but voters aren’t buying it

As next week’s all-but certain rate rise looms, there is one thing we can all agree on: the end of war in the Middle East can’t come soon enoughJim Chalmers is blaming the latest shocking inflation figures on the worsening Middle East conflict, and he has a point.The trouble is, vot

2026-10-28 05:58 UTC