The Australian sharemarket finished lower after speculation that the US central bank would hike interest rates this year weighed on prices for base metals, sending down miners.

The US-Iran peace deal brought relief to global stocks overnight but the Australian sharemarket has fallen at the open. The RBA announces its interest rates decision this…

The Australian sharemarket trod water as investors paused to assess the durability of the relief rally fuelled by the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Australian sharemarket lacked direction in early trade, tracking a patchy day on Wall Street where investors rotated out of technology shares.

The Australian sharemarket lacked direction in early trade, tracking a patchy day on Wall Street where investors rotated out of technology shares.

The ASX is set to open higher; the US Federal Reserve hands down its first rates decision under Kevin Warsh. Follow live updates.

The US stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year.

The US stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year.

The Australian sharemarket finished lower after speculation that the US central bank would hike interest rates this year weighed on prices for base metals, sending down miners.

US stocks slumped on speculation the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation.