Oil prices settled 2.2 per cent higher overnight after attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman stoked concerns of reduced crude trade flows through one of the world's key shipping routes.
Gold prices climbed to a week's high overnight, supported by expectations for an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve following soft inflation data although an uptick in equities capped gains.
Oil prices tumbled 4 per cent overnight to their lowest settlements in nearly five months, weakened by another unexpected rise in US crude stockpiles and by a dimming outlook for global oil demand.
Gold prices gained momentum overnight as the US dollar dipped on speculation about the US central bank cutting interest rates this year amid global economic growth concerns.
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has begun civil proceedings against Perth-based RM Capital, alleging that an authorised representative for the firm was engaged in conflicted remuneration.
Premier Mark McGowan announced this morning that South Metropolitan TAFE will begin offering automation courses from semester two, 2019, the first of such nationally recognised qualifications available in Australia.
The Tax Practitioners Board (TFB) announced this morning that it had terminated the tax agent registration of Peter Moltoni, following an investigation into the Perth accountant’s ties to a shell company in the British Virgin Islands.
Oil prices were steady overnight, weighed by concerns about a global economic slowdown that could dent crude demand but supported by expectations that OPEC and its allies will extend their supply curbs.
Gold prices dipped slightly overnight as investors booked profits following robust gains over the past weeks while rising hopes of a trade deal between China and the United States lifted equities.
Oil prices fell more than one per cent overnight as US-China trade tensions continued to threaten demand for crude and as major producers Saudi Arabia and Russia had yet to agree on extending an output-cutting deal.
Gold prices dropped more than one per cent overnight, slipping from a 14-month peak, after US President Donald Trump's decision not to impose trade tariffs on Mexico spurred risk sentiment and lifted the US dollar from recent lows.
Oil prices jumped more than two per cent overnight, reversing course after falling to near five-month lows in the previous session following a report that the United States could postpone tariffs on Mexico.
Gold prices rose overnight as fears about the impact of trade wars on the global economy and rising expectations for a US interest rate cut enhanced the metal's appeal.
Oil prices fell overnight, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) dropping to its lowest since January after US crude inventories unexpectedly surged, adding to concerns about slowing global growth.
Gold prices pared earlier gains overnight, having jumped to their highest in 15 weeks as nagging fears about global trade and expectations of a US interest rate cut encouraged investors to flock toward bullion.
