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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Fall as Oil Eases Amid Iran War Tensions; Coles Group Ends Talks With TPG Capital Over Potential Greencross Acquisition

Australian shares are poised to fall on Friday as oil prices declined about 1% but held near mid-June highs amid escalating tensions in the Iran war, after Tehran reportedly urged Yemen's Houthi movement to prepare for a possible closure of the Red Sea oil export route.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, 1.5%, and 0.2%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, investors are eyeing Australia's labor force report next week.In corporate news, Coles Group (ASX:COL) said it has ceased discussions with private equity firm TPG Capital regarding the potential acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness Company.Zip (ASX:ZIP) said it will undertake an orderly wind down of its New Zealand operations following a strategic review, as the company sharpens its focus on its Australian and US businesses, which continue to deliver strong growth and profitabilityAustralia's benchmark index closed flat with a negative bias at 8,840.70 on Thursday.

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Australian Shares Flat; BHP Group Meets Fiscal Year 2026 Production Guidance, Issues Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook

Australian shares were flat on Thursday after major indices on Wall Street posted gains, but the materials sector fell as BHP posted lower fiscal year 2027 copper production guidance.The S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed to close at 8,840.40.Brent crude oil futures continued to trade around $85 per barrel as the US conducted further strikes inside Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported US President Donald Trump is considering expanding US military operations in Iran.On the domestic front, Australia's consumer inflation expectations fell by 0.8 percentage points in July to 4.7%, according to the Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations.Australian household spending rose 0.3% in June, with end-of-financial-year sales less impactful than in 2025, as inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on consumers, according to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Gains were recorded across 10 of the 12 spending categories, led by utilities and education.In company news, BHP Group (ASX:BHP) reported fiscal year 2026 copper production of 1.95 million tonnes, down 3% from fiscal 2025 but within its guidance range of 1.9 million tonnes to 2 million tonnes. For fiscal year 2027, BHP Group is targeting copper output of 1.65 million to 1.8 million tonnes and iron ore production of 260 million to 272 million tonnes. Its shares fell past 2% on market close.AMP (ASX:AMP) expects the first-half 2026 underlying net profit after tax of AU$170 million to AU$180 million, with the increase driven by stronger contributions from its China partnerships, favorable investment income impacts due to recent interest rate hikes, and the recognition of about AU$13 million of carried interest in relation to the partial sale of certain assets within a legacy fund.Perpetual (ASX:PPT) said it has received a revised non-binding, conditional proposal from EQT-controlled Windflower to acquire all of its shares via a scheme of arrangement for AU$22.07 per share, up 2% from the previous AU$21.64 offer.

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Australian Consumer Spending Rises 1.2% in June, Up 6.8% Year-on-Year, Says NAB

Australian consumer spending rose 1.2% in June and 6.8% over the year, with spending excluding fuel up 1.4% in the month and 7.1% annually, according to a Thursday report by National Australia Bank.The bank said spending rose for a second consecutive month, led by discretionary spending, which increased 1.9% in June across all categories except hospitality, while non-discretionary spending remained flat, with higher health, education, and food spending offset by lower fuel spending.Despite June's lift, spending growth slowed slightly in the June quarter to 1.5% from 1.7% in the March quarter, with growth over the year driven by essential spending, particularly utilities and telecoms, as energy bill rebates ended, while discretionary spending grew 6.6% over the year, the report added.NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld said the June data suggested consumer spending had held up better than expected, with the next few months important in assessing the underlying trend, while NAB expects spending growth to ease over the rest of the year as momentum in the broader economy moderates.

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Australian Household Spending Up Modestly in June as EOFY Sales Disappoint, Says CommBank

Australian household spending rose 0.3% in June, with end-of-financial-year sales less impactful than in 2025, as inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on consumers, according to a Thursday report by Commonwealth Bank of Australia.The bank said gains were recorded across 10 of the 12 spending categories, led by utilities and education, while household goods had a soft month despite the sales period. Retail spending eased to 0.2% in June from 0.6% in May.Hospitality spending rose just 0.1% in June versus 0.9% in May, with sporting events hosted through the month doing little to boost growth, the report added. Recreation spending decelerated sharply from 2.3% in May to just 0.2% in June.Belinda Allen, CommBank head of Australian economics, said the softening is broadly in line with expectations that household spending will slow over the remainder of the year.Regional household spending growth accelerated in the year to June, with regional Queensland and regional Western Australia as the strongest performers, while metro New South Wales, the ACT, and metro Victoria as the weakest, per the report. Spending growth was strongest among those aged 65 and above at over 10% annually over the 12 months to June.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Communication Services Stocks Rise, Materials Sector Struggles

Communication services stocks advanced more than 1% at midday Monday.Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) inched up marginally in recent trade.On the flip side, the materials sector struggled, shedding 2%.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) shares fell nearly 3% in recent trade after approving the execution of its Ministers North iron ore joint venture project in Western Australia with a planned investment of about $900 million.

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Australian Consumer Inflation Expectations Fall in July

Australia's consumer inflation expectations fell by 0.8 percentage points in July to 4.7%, according to the Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations on Thursday.Trimmed mean inflation expectations, after spiking in April, have moderated for the third consecutive month, while wage expectations have remained unchanged for the past eight months, the survey added.

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Australian Property Vendors Move Away From Auctions as Buyer Demand Cools, Cotality Says

Australian property vendors are moving away from auctions due to decreased buyer demand, according to Cotality's Housing Chart Pack released on Thursday.Recent data shows that the national share of auctions to new listings fell from nearly 45% in November 2025 to just over 30% in June.The decline in sales volume is attributed to rising interest rates, cost of living, uncertainty, and policy changes.The downturn in the auction market indicates deeper shifts in underlying market dynamics beyond the typical seasonal trend, Cotality Australia's Head of Research, Gerard Burg, said.The shift from auctions to private sales is evident in Sydney and Melbourne, while other capitals like Brisbane and Adelaide have also shown a growing preference for private sales as vendors respond to declining demand, according to Cotality.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Rise as Oil Gains on Middle East Tensions; BHP Group Meets Fiscal 2026 Production Guidance

Australian shares are poised to rise on Thursday, tracking gains in global markets, as oil prices edged higher after fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets heightened concerns about supply risks in the Middle East.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.3%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, Australian property vendors are increasingly opting for private treaty sales over auctions as weaker buyer demand, falling clearance rates, and rising auction withdrawals reshape the housing market, Cotality said in a Thursday report.The consumer inflation expectations report is due at 11:00 am Sydney time.In corporate news, BHP Group (ASX:BHP) reported fiscal year 2026 copper production of 1.95 million tonnes, down 3% from fiscal year 2025 but within its guidance range of 1.9 million tonnes to 2 million tonnes.Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) reported record quarterly gold production of 39,552 ounces for the June quarter, bringing fiscal year 2026 production to 140,949 ounces, in line with guidance.Australia's benchmark index rose 0.4% or 32.6 points to close at 8,841.10 on Wednesday.

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Australian Shares Up; Rio Tinto Group Reports Lower Q2 Copper Production

Australian shares rose on Wednesday as investors reacted to a slowdown in inflation in the US.The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.37%, or 32.60 points, to close at 8,841.10.The US consumer price index fell 0.4% in June, its first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.Brent crude oil futures were trading around $85 per barrel as hostilities continued between the US and Iran.Overnight, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively.In company news, Rio Tinto Group (ASX:RIO) reported a 7% year-over-year decline in the second-quarter consolidated copper production to 213,000 tonnes, while global iron ore production fell 1% to 87.1 million tonnes. Iron ore production at its Pilbara operations during the period remained flat year over year at 83.5 million tonnes, while Pilbara iron ore sales rose 7% to 85.3 million tonnes.Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) has restarted processing at Thailand-based Chatree gold mine's Plant 1 at 50% of normal capacity following remediation works and modifications to the plant's processing circuit.Lastly, Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) reported group production of 179,655 ounces of gold for the June quarter. Group production was 182,388 ounces of gold in the prior corresponding period.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Materials Stocks Jump, Energy Sector Struggles

Materials stocks advanced 2% at midday Wednesday.BHP Group (ASX:BHP) gained 4% in recent trade after the New South Wales Government proposed that its Mt Arthur coal mine land be rezoned to allow for other uses besides mining under the Mt. Arthur Coal Mine Transformation Precinct Master Plan.On the flip side, the energy sector struggled, shedding nearly 1%.Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) shares fell past 1% in recent trade.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Rise Amid Middle East Tensions; Rio Tinto Group Reports Lower Q2 Copper Production

Australian shares are poised to rise on Wednesday after oil prices climbed to a one-month high as renewed US-Iran tensions and concerns over disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz lifted energy stocks, while investors weighed the inflation risks from higher fuel costs.Overnight, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, 0.9%, and 0.02%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, investors are eyeing the consumer inflation expectations report on Thursday.In corporate news, Rio Tinto Group (ASX:RIO) reported a 7% year-over-year decline in the second-quarter consolidated copper production to 213,000 tonnes, while global iron ore production fell 1% to 87.1 million tonnes.Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) reported group production of 179,655 ounces of gold for the June quarter.Australia's benchmark index closed flat at 8,808.50 on Tuesday.

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Australian Shares Flat; Genesis Minerals to Acquire Vault Minerals for AU$5.274 per Share

Australian shares were again flat on Tuesday as oil prices continued to surge, following the US reimposition of a naval blockade over Iran.The S&P/ASX 200 Index was unchanged to close at 8,808.50.Brent crude oil futures surged to trade around $84 per barrel. US President Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% toll on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Overnight, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones fell 0.8%, 1.6%, and 0.3%, respectively.On the domestic front, Australian consumer confidence rose 0.6 points to 75.3 points in the week of July 6 to 12, with improving confidence in the economic and financial outlook over the next 12 months, ANZ said. The four-week moving average rose 1.1 points to 74.7 points.Australia's Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 4.1% to 83.9 in July from 80.6 in June, as consumers showed relief that worst-case scenarios such as higher energy prices had not played out.Business confidence in Australia rose 9 points to negative 5 in June, driven by gains in retail and manufacturing, National Australia Bank said. Confidence remains 4 points below its February level and below the long-run average of 5 index points.In company news, Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) agreed to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) for AU$5.274 per share. Vault shareholders will receive 0.7629 new Genesis ordinary shares plus AU$0.475 in cash for each Vault share they hold.Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) said it remained on track to meet its previously announced 2026 financial outlook of mid-to-high single-digit consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (AEBITDA) growth.Lastly, Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) said KKR joined the Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group consortium as a co-lead investor in the company's retail brokerage business. Amwins and Dragoneer in June offered to acquire Steadfast for AU$6 per share in cash.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Jump, Financial Sector Struggles

Energy stocks advanced nearly 2% at midday Tuesday.Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) gained more than 3% in recent trade.Meanwhile, the financial sector struggled, shedding more than 1%.Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares fell past 1% in recent trade.

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Business Confidence in Australia Rises in June As Concerns Over Impact of Middle East Tensions Ease, NAB Says

Business confidence in Australia rose 9 points to negative 5 in June, driven by gains in retail and manufacturing, National Australia Bank said in a Tuesday report.Confidence remains 4 points below its February level and below the long run average of 5 index points, NAB said. It remains negative in all industries but improved across most industries, except for transport, utilities, and mining.Business conditions was unchanged at 3 index points, for a third consecutive month. In trend terms, business conditions declined from above-average levels in late 2025 to be slightly below average. Capacity utilization was steady at 82%."The picture that emerges is one of an economy that is slowing, but not as sharply as many had feared a few months ago," said Sally Auld, NAB chief economist.The survey suggests businesses are becoming less concerned, as the rise in fuel costs and disruption to activity from the Middle East conflict had a smaller impact on the Australian economy than feared.It also points to a lower-than-expected inflation impact from the conflict, with purchase cost growth well down from its March peak, final prices slowing, and retail prices falling for the first time in seven years, per the report.

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Australia's Consumer Confidence Gains Slightly but Sentiment Still 'Deeply Pessimistic,' Says Westpac

Australia's Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 4.1% to 83.9 in July from 80.6 in June, as consumers showed relief that worst-case scenarios such as higher energy prices had not played out, according to a Tuesday report by Westpac.Despite the gain, sentiment remains "deeply pessimistic," with the index still in the bottom 10% of results over the survey's 50-year history, as family finances remain under intense pressure and the outlook is uncertain, the report said.The family finances versus a year ago sub-index rose 5.6% to 71.1, while the family finances next 12 months sub-index posted an over 13% rebound to 96.5, reflecting reduced fears about the year ahead.The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Mortgage Rate Expectations Index fell a further 5.8% to 162.6 in July, down 10% from May's peak, while the Unemployment Expectations Index dropped 7.1% to 129.9, reflecting growing optimism about the labour market outlook.The time to buy a dwelling index rose 5.3% to 85.4 in July, continuing a recovery from the extremely weak May reading of 72, per the report. Westpac said it expects inflation to remain "too high" in the June quarter update and anticipates a further 25-basis-point rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia in August.

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Australian Consumer Confidence Rises With Improving Confidence in Economic, Financial Outlook

Australian consumer confidence rose 0.6 points to 75.3 points in the week of July 6 to 12, with improving confidence in economic and financial outlook over the next 12 months, according to a Tuesday note from ANZ.The four-week moving average rose 1.1 points to 74.7 points.Weekly inflation expectations were up 0.3 percentage points to 5.7%, following four consecutive weekly declines, while the four-week moving average fell to 5.6%.Inflation expectations have declined since April, reaching their lowest level on a four-week moving average basis since mid-March, ANZ economist Sophia Angala said.Current financial conditions over the last year rose 1.4 points to 65.3, and financial conditions over the next 12 months also rose 2 points to 84.6.Short-term economic confidence over the next 12 months was up 2.1 points to 69.3, while medium-term economic confidence for the next five years fell 1.9 points to 80.6.Meanwhile, the "time to buy a major household item" sub-index fell 1 point to 76.5, per the report.

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ASX Preview: Australian Shares to Decline; Genesis Minerals to Acquire Vault Minerals for AU$5.274 per Share

Australian shares are expected to open with a modest decline on Tuesday as oil surged over escalating Middle East tensions.Brent crude oil futures jumped over 9% to trade around $83 per barrel after US President Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% toll on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US ​is set to reinstate a naval blockade on Iran on Tuesday.Meanwhile, US Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said rate increases may be needed if underlying inflation continues to signal broad price pressures.Overnight, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones fell 0.8%, 1.6%, and 0.3%, respectively.In the macroeconomy, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence rose 0.6 points in the week ended July 10 to 75.3 points. The four-week moving average lifted 1.1 points to 74.7 points.In corporate news, Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) agreed to acquire Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) for AU$5.274 per share. Vault shareholders will receive 0.7629 new Genesis ordinary shares plus AU$0.475 in cash for each Vault share they hold.Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) said the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam formally granted a Family 4 patent for its anti-infectives, expiring in 2041.Australia's benchmark index edged up 0.03% or 2.5 points on Monday to close at 8,808.50.

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Australian Shares Flat; Karoon Energy Restores Production at Brazil Well

Australian shares were flat on Monday after oil prices jumped as the ceasefire between the US and Iran broke down.The S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed to close at 8,808.50.Brent crude oil futures jumped over 4% to trade around $79 per barrel, increasing inflation risks. Iran claimed that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.Gold fell past 1% to trade around $4,060 per ounce.On the domestic front, Australian customers have so far spent over AU$7 billion during this year's FIFA World Cup, with spending increases recorded across key fan categories, according to an ANZ analysis.Spending increased in various sectors: takeaway food by 6.6%, cafes and restaurants by 5.5%, bars and hotels by 5.2%, and sporting apparel by 9.3%.In company news, Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) restored production at the PRA-2 well at its Baúna project in Brazil after reconnecting the umbilical and re-establishing connectivity with the submersible pump. The well came back online on July 6 and is currently producing between 1,000 and 1,200 barrels of oil per day.Ampol (ASX:ALD) secured a cornerstone investment from KKR in its AU$400 million financing transaction. Ampol will use the funds for refinancing initiatives and other general corporate purposes.Lastly, oOh!media (ASX:OML) said Pacific Equity Partners, I Squared Capital, and Oaktree Capital Management reconfirmed their non-binding indicative offers to acquire the company at a price range of AU$1.60 to AU$1.65 per share. It plans to continue engagement with all three prospective buyers on diligence and binding documentation.

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ASX Midday Sector Update: Communication Services Stocks Inch Up, Utilities Sector Struggles

Communication services stocks advanced nearly 1% at midday Monday.Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) gained 1% in recent trade after resolving a mobile network outage that impacted mobile calls and data services from July 8.On the flip side, the utilities sector struggled, shedding more than 2%.Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares were down nearly 3% in recent trade.

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Australians Spend Over AU$7 Billion in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Australian customers have so far spent over AU$7 billion during this year's FIFA World Cup, with spending increases recorded across key fan categories, according to an ANZ analysis released Monday.Spending has increased in various sectors: takeaway food by 6.6%, cafes and restaurants by 5.5%, bars and hotels by 5.2%, and sporting apparel by 9.3%, the report said.The trends reflect ANZ's observations from the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup, where customer spending rose by 8.2% year on year, exceeding AU$11 billion.During the 2022 tournament, spending rose in different categories, including takeaway food, cafes and restaurants, sporting apparel, takeaway alcohol, and bars and hotels.

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