ASX 200

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  1. ASX Opening

    ASX 200 projected to fall 0.2% as energy and gold stocks rally.

  2. US Strike

    American strike kills Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

  3. Iranian Retaliation

    Iran launches drone and missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states.

  4. Market Reaction

    Bitcoin drops 4% to $63,000; safe-haven currencies like Swiss franc and USD surge.

  5. Record Close

    ASX 200 hits record high before US strikes in Iran.

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Geopolitics Bearish

US Strike Kills Iranian Leader, Sparking Global Market Volatility

The death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a targeted US strike has triggered a massive regional escalation and a global flight to safe-haven assets. While energy and gold stocks are set to rally, broader markets face significant uncertainty as Iran launches counterstrikes across the Gulf.

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