Major share markets were up in May despite ongoing uncertainty around the war with Iran, but there was a difference in performance. US shares were up another 5% in May—marking nine consecutive weeks of gains—while Australian shares rose less than 1%, trading below their pre-Iran war peak. What’s behind the difference, and can strength in the US market continue?

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Release date: 1 June 2026. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future.

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