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What's next for markets depends on Israel; ASX 200 down; Star falls

Amid an uneasy calm, global financial markets await Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile strike. Also today: Star falls; ASIC executive changes.

David Rogers, Valerina Changarathil and Megan Neil
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April 15, 2024 - 6:36PM
The Australian Business Network
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Investors are pensive amid local and global developments. Picture: Gaye Gerard
Investors are pensive amid local and global developments. Picture: Gaye Gerard

Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Monday, April 15. The ASX 200 index closed down 0.5 per cent at 7752.5 points. Amid an uneasy calm, global financial markets await Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile strike. 

The Aussie dollar is weaker near US64.82c.

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