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ASX jumps, gold and silver soar, oil plunges following ceasefire announcement
April 8, 2026
Sydney Morning Herald
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The local sharemarket bounced in early trade after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire and Iran said it would allow ships to transit the Straight of Hormuz.
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