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  • ASX Faces Key Variables After Easter Amid Iran Tensions and Market Volatility
    April 3, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT. The Australian share market closed the Easter-shortened week nearly 1% higher despite a sharp 1.1% drop on Thursday pushed by geopolitical tensions. Former President Trump's threats against Iran and surging crude oil prices unsettled investors. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains the critical factor for market confidence, overshadowing oil prices. Gold miners and the tech sector fell sharply post-Trump's speech, with shares like Zip and Life360 down over 5%. The energy sector showed resilience, finishing mostly flat despite early losses, led by gains in Santos and Karoon Energy. ASX investors face uncertainty over Iran developments and oil's impact as trading resumes on Tuesday.
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