US stocks ended the week on a strong note, with technology stocks rebounding and leading Wall Street’s surge. Concerns about a US recession have eased after better-than-expected economic data, while hopes for lower interest rates are in focus ahead of a key Fed meeting. Meanwhile, the ASX faces headwinds as iron ore prices hit their lowest in two years. Earnings season is in full swing, with many companies releasing reports this week. Westpac is set to deliver a trading update on Monday, and the Aussie dollar is firming as the Greenback moderates.

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