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ASX plunges with $130bn wiped from sharemarket amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jonathan Barrett Business editorMarch 9, 2026 at 03:14 AM
ASX plunges with $130bn wiped from sharemarket amid spike in oil prices over Middle East crisis
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On Monday, the Australian share market (ASX) experienced a significant downturn, with approximately $130 billion wiped from its value. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 fell by 4%, dropping below 8,500 points during lunchtime trading. This marks the largest single-day drop since Donald Trump's tariff announcement last year. The plunge was triggered by a sharp increase in oil prices, fueled by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The rise in oil prices has sparked concerns about a potential surge in global inflation, impacting investor confidence and driving the market decline.

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The 4% drop is the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcement.

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Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falls by 4%.

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ASX plunges with $130bn wiped from sharemarket.

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A sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict sparked concerns of a breakout in global inflation.

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Australia 60% Donald Trump ×270% Middle East ×270% ASX 80% S&P/ASX 200 ×290%

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sharemarket plunge 90% asx 80% middle east conflict 70% oil prices 70% s&p/asx 200 60% global inflation 60% market drop 50% economic impact 40%

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Very Negative
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Middle East

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