The Aussie share market fell for a third straight session today, weighed down by mining stocks and broader market jitters amid escalating Middle East tensions. Energy was a rare bright spot, lifted by rising oil prices, while materials and financials struggled. With the RBA meeting tomorrow, investors are weighing the risk of another rate hike as inflation concerns grow. China's economic data offered some relief, though property remains weak. Dividends are also in focus as many stocks trade ex-dividend.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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