Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Friday, June 13. The ASX 200 index closed 0.2 per cent lower to 8547.40 points.

GMT - Iron ore prices are lower in early Asian trade amid weak demand. Demand for steel from infrastructure could drop 7% in 2025 given weak order intake from contractors, on top of persistent demand ...

In midday European trade, Brent crude soared 8.8% to $75.47 a barrel, while the U.S. oil gauge West Texas Intermediate gained 9.2% to $74.25 a barrel. Prices surged as much as 13% overnight. The ...

Iran conflict grows, with Dow down 600 pts. Oil rises on supply worry. Gold and US dollar rise on flock to safety.