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Business confidence fell in July after rising for three consecutive months as uncertainty around the Middle East conflict and oil prices have continued to weigh on the outlook.
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Cheyanne Enciso

Business confidence drops on Middle East uncertainty

Australian business confidence has snapped three months of gains as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and oil prices weighed on the outlook.

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