Aussie staggers to day’s end with small loss The West AustralianMarkets live update: ASX slightly down as Iran rejects truce talks, major US benchmarks higher overnight Australian Broadcasting CorporationASX steadies but ‘Covid-like’ shock looms News.com.auASX in red as investors await Trump’s next move The AustralianThe ASX is a defensive bet. So why has it fizzled during the Iran war? AFR