US markets pared losses as the deadline on Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran draws closer. The President made further extraordinary threats, prompting the White House to deny the potential use of nuclear weapons, while Aussies are expected to feel the pinch beyond petrol prices soon enough.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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