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Australian business confidence is falling further as a surge in oil prices, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East, raises concerns over higher costs.
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Cheyanne Enciso

Corporate outlook hits the doldrums amid surge in oil prices

Australian business confidence is getting worse as a surge in oil prices, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East, raises concerns over higher costs.

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