Wall Street's main indexes ended higher overnight, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index hitting an all-time high after Scott Bessent's nomination as US treasury secretary helped push bond yields lower.
Wall Street closed higher to end last week, with all three major indices posting weekly gains as investors took comfort from data pointing to robust economic activity in the world's biggest economy.
The self-enriching actions and disclosure omissions of billionaire mining boss Chris Ellison have divided shareholders, leading to a protest vote against the remuneration report.
Anthony Albanese has backed commitments by global leaders to deepen climate change action as Australia positions itself as an attractive place for renewable investment.
Mineral Resources' joint company secretary will become the company's specialist legal counsel role, as the miner continues to navigate through a turbulent time.
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower overnight after federal reserve chair Jerome Powell dampened investors' hopes for another interest rate cut this year by saying the US central bank need not rush to ease monetary policy.
The ASX200 has edged higher to lift itself out of a three-day losing streak, as gains in IT stocks and financials outweigh a sluggish materials sector.
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher overnight while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations.
Australia believes it can play a role in negotiating trade disagreements between the US and China under a second Trump administration, as PM Anthony Albanese confirmed he discussed trade with the incoming president.
