# US-Iran Conflict

Type: geopolitical-event

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-14**: July consumer sentiment survey released — Westpac-Melbourne Institute publishes the July index, testing whether moderating petrol prices lift confidence from below-average levels.
- **2026-07-14**: NAB business survey for July — Concurrently, the NAB business sentiment index provides a corporate view, reflecting impacts from Middle East conflict and federal policies.
- **2026-05**: Trump administration pullback — Political pressure prompts a US de-escalation, contributing to a retreat in oil prices from highs; AMP economist cites this as a pattern akin to the 2025 tariff saga.
- **2026-04**: Consumer sentiment tanks — Westpac-MI index drops sharply as households face cost-of-living shock from fuel and broader inflation.
- **2026-03**: Petrol prices spike above $2/litre — Early phases of the US-Iran conflict disrupt oil supplies, pushing Australian pump prices to over $2.00 a litre.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Consumer Sentiment at Crossroads: Oil at $70-$90 and RBA on Hold
2026-07-12 06:56:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 11

Investors and economists await the July Westpac-MI consumer confidence print, set against an oil market stabilising at US$70–$90 per barrel. The data will shape RBA expectations as geopolitical risk and domestic economic weakness keep policy finely balanced.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-consumer-sentiment-oil-rba-2026

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