Latest Middle East Conflict News

Orora has lowered its FY26 EBIT forecast for its Saverglass business due to direct operational impacts and indirect market shifts stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, while maintaining stable guidance for other segments.

Transurban Group's March quarter 2026 traffic update shows a 3.0% increase in average daily traffic, driven by infrastructure openings in Melbourne and North America despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.

Transurban Group's March quarter 2026 traffic update shows a 3.0% increase in average daily traffic, supported by new infrastructure openings in Melbourne and North America amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.

SPC Global Holdings Limited reported continued improvement in Q3 FY26, with net sales revenue and normalised EBITDA on track to meet full-year guidance. The company is progressing with its Mill Park facility closure and expanding its international footprint, particularly in Asia.

Summerset Group Holdings Limited reported a 34% increase in new occupation right sales in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, alongside a 19% rise in resales. Despite rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions, the company maintains a strong sales pipeline and cost management strategies.

Microequities Asset Management Group reports a significant decline in Funds Under Management due to global market volatility but maintains strong profitability and liquidity.

Andromeda Metals faces uncertainty in securing cornerstone funding for its Great White Project due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, while pushing forward with its High Purity Alumina pilot plant commissioning.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

SunRice Group maintains its forecast for profit growth in FY26, even as revenue is expected to remain flat or slightly decline due to competitive pressures, adverse weather, and geopolitical disruptions.

Sims Limited projects a robust FY26 underlying EBIT between $350 million and $400 million, buoyed by strong non-ferrous metal prices and resilient memory chip demand despite geopolitical and market headwinds.

Electro Optic Systems has secured two major counter-drone contracts worth US$45 million, highlighting rising defence demand amid Middle East conflicts. The largest order involves the Slinger Remote Weapon System for a Middle Eastern customer, with deliveries planned for 2026.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.