The ASX 200 climbed on Monday as markets reacted positively to news of a US-Iran interim deal, with expectations for reopened shipping routes easing energy concerns. Gold miners surged while energy stocks retreated on lower oil prices. The week ahead features key central bank decisions, including the RBA rate decision and the Federal Reserve's meeting under new leadership.

Steve Daghlian is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, he breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.

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