ASX Eyes Gains After Wild Night on Markets as Oil Prices Climb

Stock markets across the globe are rattled by swings in the bond market even as the ASX prepares for gains and oil prices rise

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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ASX Eyes Gains After Wild Night on Markets as Oil Prices Climb

Fresh swings in the bond market are rattling stock markets around the world, leading to a wild night across international financial markets. The turbulent trading session across global exchanges comes amid ongoing bond volatility that continues to shake investor sentiment across major equity bourses.[1][2]

Despite the volatility rattling equities worldwide, the Australian sharemarket is eyeing gains. The positive momentum for the ASX arrives as energy markets also push upward, with oil prices climbing in the wake of the turbulent overnight session.[1][2]

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