ASX down despite gains on Wall Street, federal budget ahead | Finance Report | ABC NEWS

Oil prices rose after another setback in efforts to end the US-Iran war, keeping concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, fuel costs and inflation in focus.
Australian shares have slid as ASIC investigates DroneShield over disclosures and share trading in 2025.

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