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Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... while managing risk. "This commitment is particularly important as we navigate the impact on global markets of the US-Israel-Iran war and significant long-term shifts in the investment environment," he said. In the five years to 31 December 2025, Future ...

Regal Partners' FUM drops by $0.6bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... million. Detractions in performance reflected challenging market conditions during the quarter as the conflict between US and Iran escalated, Regal Partners said. The conflict drove up prices of oil and interest rates, it said, alongside weaker global ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... that's why this engagement has been so important." Chalmers also welcomed the news of progress and dialogue between the US and Iran, which he said will hopefully lead to the end of the war. "From an economic point of view the end of the war can't come ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... invasion of Ukraine. "Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerated defence spending and European energy diversification. The Iran conflict is now doing the same for global energy self-sufficiency, while fracturing the US security umbrella and embedding ...

Magellan, WAM suffer due to Iran conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... minutes signaling further tightening." Magellan's drop in AUM was a result of net outflows and market movements from the Iran conflict. Investors may be hopeful market volatility will calm down going forward after US President Donald Trump announced ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks. The agreement arrived a day after an ultimatum ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... nation's energy infrastructure and bridges. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped into one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F***** Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be in living Hell - JUST WATCH! ...

Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
The conflict in Iran has exposed a "fault line" in Australian equities, with some of the ASX's biggest names driving an outsized share of losses, according to VanEck Asia Pacific chief executive Arian Neiron. Neiron said the sell-off is a reminder that ...

Macquarie 'preparing for all contingencies' as conflict continues

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... $200 a barrel. US President Donald Trump recently paused attacks on Iranian energy plants for 10 days and said talks with Iran were going well. Iranian officials have dismissed the proposal, calling it one-sided and unfair. "Perhaps it's very hard ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... from a seemingly 'hot' January report. [The] report also pre-dates the recent surge in petrol prices owing to the war in Iran." Bassanese said this is why the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will not be waiting on the all important quarterly CPI data ...