The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start to the week as US President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials.

The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start to the week as US President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice…

The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start to the week as US President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice…

The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start to the week as US President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice…

Investors are treading cautiously as talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend were clouded by a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump to strike Iran.

Futures indicate the ASX will open 0.2 per cent lower; traders brace for oil spike after Iran claims Hormuz closure. Follow live updates here.

Australian shares are set to open higher; tech shares slid in New York, dragging on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq; oil falls on peace hopes. Follow live.