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Oil prices weakened overnight on worries about the global economy and as equity markets were on edge over the uncertain outlook for US interest rate cuts.

Gold inched lower overnight after comments from US Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes for additional monetary easing, although investors awaited further clarity from the central bank chief at the Jackson Hole symposium.

The Australian share market has closed modestly up as investors digested a flurry of company results.

The Australian share market has opened higher as investors digest a slew of company results.

Why NW mining jobs are on the Trump and ScoMo agenda

Oil futures steadied overnight after US government data showed a drawdown in domestic crude stocks but rises in refined product inventories, while lingering worries about the global economy weighed on the market.

Gold edged lower overnight as equities gained and investors awaited minutes from the US Federal Reserve's July meeting for clues on future interest rate cuts.

The Australian share market has given up most of its gains from Tuesday, as markets around the world turned skittish ahead of a key meeting of central bankers.

Trade war worries BHP

Oil prices steadied overnight on optimism US-China trade tensions will ease and hopes major economies will take stimulus measures to ward off a possible economic slowdown after falling earlier on concerns over future demand.

Gold rose overnight to firm above $US1,500, recovering from a more than 1.0 per cent slide in the previous session as US yields fell on increasing expectations for looser monetary policy to address fears of a global downturn.

The Australian share market has enjoyed strong gains for a second straight day, with every sector advancing.

Hastings Technology Metals has achieved a significant milestone, having been granted environmetnal approval for its Yangibana rare earths project.

Fremantle Dockers' president Dale Alcock said the club will look widely to find a new coach and chief executive, following the departure of Ross Lyon and Steve Rosich earlier today.

OCP, Keshik in lithium play

Oil prices gained roughly 2.0 per cent overnight after a weekend attack on a Saudi oil facility by Yemen's Houthi forces threatened crude supplies and as traders looked for signs that top economies would take measures to counteract a global slowdown.

Gold prices fell more than 1.0 per cent overnight as concerns eased that major economies could tip into recession, boosting investors' affinity for risk and detracting from bullion's safe-haven allure.

The Australian share market has rallied to recoup some of last week's stinging losses as global recession fears ease.

The Australian share market has rallied at the start of trading after a positive lead from overseas at the end of last week.

BHP to release a dividend smash hit

Oil prices rebounded from a two-day drop on Friday alongside share markets as expectations of further stimulus by central banks helped to ease recession concerns.

Gold fell on Friday as stocks and the US dollar firmed but fears of a slowing global economy and lack of clarity on the US-China trade conflict kept bullion on track for a third straight weekly gain.

The Australian share market has finished flat as gains by the big banks outweighed falls in the energy and mining sector.

The official opening of BHP's upgraded Mulla Mulla village in the Pilbara today adds a key component to the company's strategy for attracting workers to its iron ore projects.

Woodside accuses Chevron, BHP of delaying gas deals

Oil prices fell more than 1.0 per cent overnight, extending the previous session's 3.0 per cent drop, pressured by mounting recession concerns and China's threat to impose counter-measures in retaliation for the latest US tariffs on $US300 billion of Chinese goods.

Gold prices rose overnight as lingering fears about a global economic downturn and lack of clarity on the US-China trade front kept the safe haven precious metal comfortably above the key $US1,500 per ounce mark.

The Australian share market has shed more than $63 billion in its worst day in 18 months amid a global market meltdown as investors worry a recession is near.

Lithium bust puts Bald Hill mine on edge

Oil prices shed 3.0 per cent overnight after Chinese and European economic data revived global demand fears and US crude inventories rose unexpectedly for the second week in a row.

Gold rose more than 1.0 per cent overnight as an inverted US Treasury yield curve and weak euro zone data stoked fears of a global economic recession and drove investors toward safe-haven bullion.