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Middle East conflict: How have the markets reacted to recent events?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 29 Jun 2026, 7:58pm
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets.

Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of additional disruptions.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.

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