Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1.3% to 8,793.10 points in early trading. Previously, the Wall Street stock market declined. As the Middle East war continued to escalate and push up oil prices, the US stock market continued its recent decline. The S&P/ASX 200 index has fallen 2.4% so far this week, and the month-to-date decline has reached 3.1%.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1.3% to 8,793.10 points in early trading. Previously, the Wall Street stock market declined. As the Middle East war continued to escalate and push up oil prices, the US stock market continued its recent decline. The S&P/ASX 200 index has fallen 2.4% so far this week, and the month-to-date decline has reached 3.1%.