Wall Street celebrates as stocks surge, with the S&P 500 notching its 39th record in 2024 and the Dow Jones reaching 42,000 points for the first time. U.S. jobless claims have fallen to their lowest level since May, signalling a strong labour market. In Europe, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady. In commodities, copper, oil, gold, and iron ore all rose, with iron ore boosted by hopes for a China stimulus. Locally, Australian shares are on track to hit a fourth record high.

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