Copper advanced. The metal recently held its gains near a three-week high as the market awaits key economic data from China, said ANZ Research analysts. "Retail sales, industrial production, and fixed ...

The unemployment rate eased to 4.2% in July from 4.3% in June, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Thursday. The economy added 24,500 jobs in July, with full-time employment up 60,500, the data ...

Investors dialed up bets on Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to record closing highs for the second straight day.

Dow futures rise as Fed rate cut odds hit 98% after soft inflation, S&P 500 hits record, and tech leads market momentum.

The U.S. stock market rallied to records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last ...