Middle East conflict hits Australia and NZ firm earnings
Firms in Australia and New Zealand report lower profits and rising costs due to the Middle East conflict. Airlines and banks face pressure from fuel prices.
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Australia and New Zealand firms are slashing profit forecasts as the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran drives up fuel and freight costs. The regional fallout has triggered a wave of earnings downgrades across the aviation, banking, and retail sectors. For investors, the impact signals a broad drag on Australasian corporate margins.
