ASX falls as oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war; RBA rate call ahead; Gold producers in $10.7b merger
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ASX falls as oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war; RBA rate call ahead; Gold producers in $10.7b merger

May 5, 2026
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The Australian sharemarket fell in early trade as investors await the interest rate decision by the Reserve Bank and oil prices jumped following new escalations in the Middle East.

ASX falls as oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war; RBA rate call ahead; Gold producers in $10.7b merger
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