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The financial sector has dipped for the second day in a row as traders realised losses ahead of the end of the financial year.

The financial sector has dipped for the second day in a row, dragging down the overall Australian share market in early trade.

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Oil prices were mixed ovenright ahead of data expected to show US crude stocks declining, outweighing investors' concerns that US-China trade tensions could dampen fuel demand.

Gold prices retreated from a six-year high overnight after comments from US Federal Reserve officials trimmed expectations that the central bank will lower interest rates by half a percentage point next month.

The Australian share market has closed marginally lower following a seesaw session.

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Oil prices were mixed overnight as market concerns about the possibility of a conflict between the United States and Iran eased while worries about declining crude demand resurfaced.

Gold prices rose more than one per cent overnight to a near six-year peak as the US dollar fell, with safe-haven bullion also boosted by US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose fresh sanctions on Iran.

The Australian share market has closed higher as the heavyweight mining and financial sectors shrugged off their morning losses.

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The Australian share market has opened lower, with every sector except materials and telecommunications slipping into the red.

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Oil futures rose about one per cent on Friday, with US crude up 10 per cent and global benchmark Brent gaining 5 per cent in the week, on fears the United States could attack Iran and disrupt flows from the Middle East - an area which provides more than a fifth of the world's oil output.

Gold prices surpassed $US1,400 on Friday before retreating, still holding near a six-year high on the US central bank's dovish stance on monetary policy.

The Australian share market has closed lower for the first time in three days, with all sectors in the red except for energy and mining stocks.

The Australian share market has opened flat despite gains on Wall Street overnight.

Gold prices surged to a near six-year peak overnight after the US Federal Reserve bank signalled it was ready to cut interest rates as early as next month to boost growth, triggering a sharp fall in the US dollar.

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Oil soared more than five per cent overnight after Iran's army shot down a US military drone, raising fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.

The Australian share market has closed higher for a third day, with gains in most sectors and gold miners a standout as the price of the precious metal jumped to a six-year high.

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Oil futures were mostly steady overnight as price support from a larger-than-expected decline in US crude inventories was countered by a lull in equities.

Gold prices climbed overnight after the US Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were possible later this year as it responded to increased economic uncertainty and tepid inflation.

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The Australian share market has surged by more than a percentage point to hit another 11-year high amid indications Chinese-US trade tensions could be easing.

The Australian share market has opened higher after a positive lead from overseas following indications of easing Chinese-US trade tensions.

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Oil prices rose more than $US1 a barrel overnight after news that China and the United States were resuming trade talks ahead of a meeting at the G20 summit later this month, spurring hopes that the two countries would resolve an ongoing trade conflict.

Gold prices pared gains overnight after US President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at an international summit, fanning hopes for a quick end to the US-China trade dispute.

The Australian share market has closed broadly higher following the release of board meeting minutes indicating the Reserve Bank is likely to cut interest rates again in the months ahead.