Major stock indices in Asia-Pacific are mixed, with gold prices breaking through $2730 to hit a new high, and oil prices rebounding.
"Trump trade" restarts to boost the US dollar and bitcoin. The Middle East situation is tense again, and international oil prices have rebounded slightly after plunging 8% last week.
Australian Stocks Rise 0.9%
Australia Shares Fall 0.4%, Slipping From Record -- Market Talk
Australian Stocks Climb For Second Day
Australian Stocks Climb 0.5%
Australia Shares Rise 0.5% on Large-Cap Gains -- Market Talk