ASX set to rise, oil drops as Middle East tensions ease
The Australian dollar was trading at US69.92¢ at 5.14am AEST. Stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street on Friday (US time).Wall Street had a mixed session on Friday. APAfter striking Iran for 13 days, the US has apparently held off since late Friday (US time) without any explanation or announcement, raising questions over President Donald Trump’s next move.
- ▪The Australian dollar was trading at US69.92¢ at 5.14am AEST.
- ▪Stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street on Friday (US time).Wall Street had a mixed session on Friday.
- ▪APAfter striking Iran for 13 days, the US has apparently held off since late Friday (US time) without any explanation or announcement, raising questions over President Donald Trump’s next move.
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