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Oil prices have retraced early gains amid mounting tensions between the United States and Iran, but prices have still been supported by evidence that OPEC and other big exporters are cutting production.

Gold prices have risen to an 11-week high after the US Federal Reserve gave no clear signal on the likelihood of a March interest rate increase in its latest statement, prompting another drop in the US dollar.

US stocks ended little changed on Thursday as the recent rally continued to stall following President Donald Trump's latest comments on trade and the policies he will pursue.

The Australian dollar has soared past 76 US cents on the back of better than expected trade figures but the share market has fallen as investors continue to be influenced by concerns about US President Donald Trump.

Investor demand for energy and resource companies, including Woodside Petroleum and Oil Search, are driving Australian shares higher in early trade.

PM’s push for clean coal powerThe government has flagged subsidising the construction of clean coal power stations and compensating farmers to encourage states to lift

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart even though the greenback recovered some ground following stronger-than-expected US private jobs and manufacturing data.

Oil has pared gains after weekly US supply data suggested a crude glut may persist, despite signs that Russia and OPEC producers are delivering on promised supply reductions.

Gold prices have recovered some of their lost ground as the US dollar pared gains after the US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate steady at its first meeting since President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Stronger commodity prices have sparked a rally in mining and energy stocks and helped the share market outperform most major global markets.

Australian shares are flat as stocks hover between the influence of higher commodity prices and global uncertainty about the US economy and President Donald Trump.

PM draws jobs battle lineMalcolm Turnbull will claim the average worker will be $750 a year better off under his proposed company tax cuts as he mounts

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart with the greenback set for its worst start to the year since 2006.

Oil prices have risen on a weak US dollar and news that the world's top producers cut production this month more than forecasters had expected.

Gold has jumped to a one-week high as unnerved investors buy bullion after the US dollar was hit by US President Donald Trump's comments on currency devaluation by other countries.

US stocks have fallen, dragged down by economic growth-sensible sectors, amid disappointing earnings and continued concern over the priorities of the Trump administration.

The share market has fallen for a second straight session in the wake of uncertainties surrounding the immigration policies of US President Donald Trump, while news from fertility clinic operator Virtus Health and education provider Navitas disappointed.

Australian shares have opened lower, following the trend of major international markets which have fallen on concern about the economic impact of US President Donald Trump's immigration stance.

PM pushes Senate to pass tax cutsThe Turnbull government will put its company tax cuts to a Senate vote by the end of March in the hope that plans by the US and Britain

The Australian dollar is unchanged against its US counterpart but is higher against the euro and the yen.

Oil prices have fallen as news of another weekly increase in US drilling activity has oil forecasters concerned that production cuts from other producing nations may not reduce the global supply glut as much as had been hoped.

Gold prices have risen as political uncertainty created by US President Donald Trump's move to ban people from seven Muslim-majority countries, and by elections in Europe, support prices.

The Australian share market has surrendered all its gains for the year so far as investors pondered uncertainties around the travel and immigration policies of US President Donald Trump and exercised caution ahead of company reporting season.

Australian shares have fallen across the board amid global investor uncertainty about the US economy.

PM scores win from TrumpPrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has secured a major concession from US President Donald Trump, who on Sunday e

The Australian dollar is higher against the US dollar, despite the greenback lifting against a basket of currencies for a second day.

Oil prices have slipped, extending losses after data suggest drilling is ramping up in the United States, prompting investor concern about how effective OPEC and other producers will be at supporting prices by cutting supplies.

Gold is little changed, giving up earlier losses as US equity markets and bond yields turned lower, but the metal is on track for its first weekly loss of the year as traders cash in on the week's rally to two-month highs.

Big gains by the heavyweight banks and the major retailers have driven the Australian share market higher after strength on Wall Street lifted investor confidence.

Nev Power has remembered Peter Lynch as a great mate, a beloved father of three and a respected member of the mining and aviation communities after the recent Fortescue Metals Group recruit was killed when his sea plane crashed into the Swan River yesterday.

Demand for financial, retail and energy stocks is driving the Australian share market higher as investors play catch-up following the Australia Day public holiday.

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