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The Australian stock market closed at a two-month high on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index ending 0.5% higher at 8966.30 points.

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Australia, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz

Who
investors, Hebe Chen, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh
What
The Australian stock market closed at a two-month high on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index ending 0.5% higher at 8966.30 points.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:04:00 GMT · 3h 8m ago
Where
Australia, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Optimism about a tentative agreement to resolve conflict in the Middle East and an interim U.S.-Iran deal, which would lift a blockade of Iran's ports and restore passage through the Strait of Hormuz, boosted investor sentiment.
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The Australian stock market saw significant gains in mining and banking sectors, indicating renewed investor confidence and a positive outlook on commodities due to easing geopolitical risks and potentially lower oil prices. This could lead to a stable market environment and improved corporate performance in related sectors.

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    The Australian stock market closed at a two-month high on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index ending 0.5% higher at 8966.30 points.
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