Australia
Markets
When Kharg Falls: Oil Shortage Impact on Australian Fuel Prices
An unprecedented supply disruption in the Persian Gulf is pushing Brent crude above $92 a barrel. Australian petrol prices are rising, and ASX energy stocks face a choice between windfall earnings and long-term portfolio risk.
Geopolitics
Sydney Borrowers Face the Sharpest Pain as Banks Tip Multiple RBA Hikes
With oil above $100 and inflation refusing to behave, two major banks now forecast 2-3 consecutive rate rises. Sydney's stretched borrowers are most exposed.