The Australian dollar softened while the ASX 200 reversed earlier losses after the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. Although the decision was widely expected, policymakers retained a mildly hawkish bias as inflation remains above target and uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook persists. Attention now turns to upcoming inflation and

Oil prices extended ​losses on Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against ‌shaky physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. By 0436 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.92 a barrel and

Silver enters one of the most important macro weeks of the quarter as markets shift their attention from Asia-Pacific central banks toward Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision. The metal continues operating at the intersection of monetary repricing and industrial participation, making it particularly sensitive to both real-yield expectations and manufacturing sentiment. Recent price action suggests participation

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, extending gains for a fourth ‌straight session, as a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement eased rate hike concerns, while investors awaited further details on the deal. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $4,322.99 per ounce, as of 0431 GMT, after rising as much ​as 3.6% on Monday to hit its