US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell’s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 also gained on the back of strong US bank results. In commodities, oil fell 1% on supply glut worries, while iron ore slipped on profit-taking. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to lift around 1% as gold hits a fresh record high, though the Aussie dollar remains below 65 US cents.

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