The ASX200 is set to open a third of a percent lower today, propelled by negative performances on all three US bourses on Thursday, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of key jobs data for September. The S&P 500 ended the session down 0.2%, the Dow Jones fell by 185 points and the Nasdaq finished slightly in the red. Investor sentiment turned downwards after President Biden suggested support for Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities, which prompted concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies. Oil prices jumped by more than 5%, driven by fears related to the conflict….
