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Markets quiet due to Independence Day

GLOBAL markets were quiet overnight as Wall Street paused for the Independence Day holiday.

Markets quiet due to Independence Day

The British market was flat, Toronto closed 0.3% higher and Australian futures were down 12 points.

Oil rose by 1.1% to US$70.64 a barrel, while gold traded higher at $1933 an ounce.

Base metals were mixed, with nickel, tin and copper down and zinc rising by 2%.

The MySteel 62% Australian iron ore fines price dropped 1.3% to $110.50 per tonne.

UBS noted that consensus for metals and mining in the near-term was bearish.

"In contrast to early 2023, we conclude investors do not expect a turnaround in the China property/construction sector and an ‘L' shaped recovery is consensus," the bank said.

"More stimulus looks likely after expected weaker economic data in 2Q, but confidence in a sustainable recovery appears low, with HFs likely to sell on ‘stimulus headline' rallies."

Updated: 05-07-2023

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