ASX 200 rises 0.2% to close at 8,973.20 points.
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The UK’s Foreign Minister Cooper said the U.S. language about “civilization” in relation to Iran is totally misguided.
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French Foreign Minister condemns Israel’s large-scale strikes on Lebanon.
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France insists Lebanon be covered under any ceasefire agreement.
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Australia Foreign Reserves Mar: A$106.8B (prev A$105.8B)
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French Foreign Minister: Iran must drop nuclear plans and halt drone, missile use.
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Seven & I FY/Q4 Earnings
- Q4 Oper Income 97.92B Yen (est 95.84B Yen)
- FY Oper Income 422.99B Yen (est 418.32B Yen)
- Sees FY Oper Income 405.00B Yen (est 429.75B Yen)
- Sees FY Dividend 60.00 Yen (est 52.71 Yen)
- Sees FY Net Income 210.00B Yen (est 251.18B Yen)
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French Foreign Minister: Iran must end support for Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and open Strait of Hormuz.
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The French Foreign Minister stated that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz won’t flow freely until the parties at conflict reach a deal.
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Qatar’s stock index was down 0.9% in early trade, LSEG reported.
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The Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation said the company managed crude procurement well amid the Iran war.
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According to the World Bank, India’s 6.6% growth forecast for FY27 faces downside risks, though strong forex reserves and healthy banks provide support.
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According to the World Bank, India’s CPI inflation for FY27 is expected at 4.9% due to higher food, energy costs, and currency depreciation.
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According to the World Bank, sustained elevated oil prices may heavily affect India’s economic growth.
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The French Economy Ministry plans to urge fuel distributors to cut prices just as fast as they increased them.
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The Israeli Energy Ministry told Energean to resume activity at the Karish gas platform after the ceasefire.
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IRAN’S AMBASSADOR TO PAKISTAN DELETES TWEET ABOUT PLANNED IRANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO ISLAMABAD: TASNIM
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Israeli airstrike targets Kawnin in Bent Jbeil, southern Lebanon – Lebanese News Agency.
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French Foreign Minister: Hungarian-Russian talks during EU summits betray EU solidarity.
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Russia’s FSB security service has detained a former freelance correspondent for Radio Free Europe, TASS reported.
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G7 finance ministers set to meet next Wednesday, says French Economy Ministry.
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