ASX briefings — Thursday 9 July 2026

ASX 200 set to open 0.55% lower as Iran tensions lift oil and drag the Dow down 1.1%

The S&P/ASX 200 is set to open 0.55% lower on Thursday, with SPI futures 47 points down, after President Trump called the Iran ceasefire over and lifted Brent crude 5.2% while the Dow fell 1.1%. Gold slipped 1.5% to about US$4,097 an ounce, weighing on local gold miners, while firmer oil supports energy names WDS.AU and STO.AU at the open.