The resurgence of open warfare in the Middle East exposes the increasing vulnerability of the Australian economy.

Global trade is trying to rebalance due to the economic carnage of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. That means Australia is getting oil from some very unlikely places.

The resurgence of open warfare in the Middle East exposes the increasing vulnerability of the Australian economy.

The Australian sharemarket is lower in early trade as fresh US strikes on Iran cast doubt on the chances of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.