ASX 200 Edges Higher as Oil Spikes on Iran War Escalation and Chinese AI Model Sparks Chip Stock Rout

Ibtimes.com.au·July 20, 2026

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Australia's ASX 200 index rose marginally as oil prices spiked following escalating US-Iran tensions. Semiconductor stocks experienced a significant global selloff, dampening overall market gains after a Chinese AI model announcement sparked investor concerns about chip demand.

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Australia's ASX 200 index saw modest gains as oil prices surged due to US-Iran tensions, while semiconductor stocks faced a global selloff, impacting market sentiment.

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