Australian shares rise 0.2% ahead of RBA decision
Banks and gold miners supported the S&P/ASX 200 as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting on Tuesday.
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Australian shares climb on bank, miner gains; tech surges
Australian shares edged higher on Tuesday, led by gains in banks and miners, while technology stocks surged nearly 4% in their best session since late August. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.3% to 8,759.60, with the resources sub-index up 0.4% and financials up 0.2%.
Australian shares inch higher as banks and miners gain
S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8,759.60 by 0014 GMT, supported by gains in index heavyweight banks and miners as oil prices fell below $100.
Global Markets: Nasdaq hits record high, oil slips, yields fall
The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.