The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled to steady as more U.S. strikes on Iran sent oil prices sharply higher.

Australia, New Zealand, Iran

Who

Australia, New Zealand

What

When

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:52:00 GMT · 19h 33m ago

Where

Australia, New Zealand, Iran ·

Why

U.S. strikes on Iran caused oil prices to increase, impacting currency stability.

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The currencies of Australia and New Zealand experienced instability due to rising oil prices stemming from U.S. strikes in Iran. A key inflation report for New Zealand is anticipated, potentially influencing interest rate decisions.

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The Star
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/20/australia-nz-dollars-wobble-on-war-jitters-kiwi-inflation-data-in-focus
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