The escalating war in the Middle East is rattling global markets and hitting Australian superannuation funds hard. Sharp falls in share prices, surging oil costs from attacks on energy infrastructure, and rising inflation fears are all weighing on retirement savings. Experts are urging members not to panic: super funds are diversified across shares, bonds, infrastructure and more, built for the long haul. Advice? Stay patient, avoid knee-jerk switches to cash (which can lock in losses), and remember history shows markets recover—patience usually pays off. Keep an eye on your options, but don't overreact.

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/middle-east-war-australian-superannuation-funds/106468230