Australia's energy stocks hit six-week high on rising oil prices
23/07/2026 05:46
BUZZ-Australia's energy stocks hit six-week high on rising oil prices ** Australian energy stocks .AXEJ rise as much as 1.5%, hiting their highest level since June 12
** Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to touch their highest in six weeks as the US launched new round of strikes targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea O/R
** Sector major Woodside Energy WDS.AX gained as much as 1.2%
** Sub-index is up 25.3% YTD, including sessions' moves
(Reporting by Shravya Marakini in Bengaluru)
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