AUモーニングラップ | 中東の緊張緩和に伴いASXは安定、テック株が上昇をリード

Australian shares climbed this morning, driven by gains in tech stocks, while investors considered the risks associated with escalating conflict in the Middle East and possible oil supply disruptions.

The S&P/ASX 200 rose by 0.03 percent, reaching 8152.6 points, just shy of 40 points from its record closing high of 8212.2 set in late September. The index broke a three-week winning streak on Friday. Trading volume is low, as much of the country is celebrating the Labour Day holiday.

Energy shares increased, but their gains were limited as oil prices opened lower in Asia. Brent crude declined by 0.6 percent to $77.62 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate dropped to $74. Santos fell by 0.2 percent, while Woodside saw a slight increase of 0.1 percent.