EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 8 MIN
Special market update edition: How the US-Iran strike on Iran may affect investors this week
from Bassanese Bites: The Podcast · host Betashares
Markets were already finely balanced - then breaking news from the Middle East brought geopolitical risk right back to the forefront of investors' minds. In a special market update edition of Bassanese Bites, we unpack the fast-moving situation in the Middle East and what it could mean for asset classes, central banks and investors. We also explore: How commodity prices have reacted in early Australian trade Whether the Iran stoush will have a prolonged impact on stocks, bonds and currencies What it means for investors in the short-to-medium term.
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Markets were already finely balanced — then the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. In this special edition of Bassanese Bites, we look at the early market fallout from the strike and the flashpoints investors may need to watch out for this week.
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