US stocks wavered while Treasuries surged after weak retail sales bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Coca-Cola’s outlook disappointed, though Marriott hit a record high after issuing stronger-than-expected guidance. In Europe, losses in energy stocks offset gains in Ferrari. In commodities, oil edged lower as traders weighed Middle East supply risks, while gold slipped ahead of key US jobs and inflation data. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Wednesday, with a bumper earnings day ahead and CSL in focus.
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