Economic News

Copper remained in focus during theTrading sessionon Wednesday, 14 October 2026, as international metal prices provided reference points for producers, industrial consumers andMiningcompanies.

International iron ore markets remained in focus during theTrading sessionon Wednesday, 14 October 2026, as futures quotations reflected developments in global steelmakingDemandandCommoditytrading conditions.

International palladium markets remained in focus during theTrading sessionon Wednesday, 14 October 2026, as futures quotations reflected changing precious metal market conditions.

International platinum markets remained relevant to industrial and energy technology developments on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, as futures quotations reflected ongoing trading activity in precious metals. Reported NYMEX platinum futures prices ranged from approximately US$1,657.40 to US$1,671.70 per troy ounce, depending on the referenced …

International silver futures markets remained relevant to Australian mining and industrial activities on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, as traders assessed precious metal prices and broaderCommoditymarket conditions.

Australian motorists faced varying petrol pricing conditions on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, as wholesale fuel benchmarks reflected differences in regionalSupplyand distribution arrangements. The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) reported terminal gate prices ranging from 236.3 cents per litre in Perth to 246.1 cents per …

The Australian dollar's relationship with the Canadian dollar remains relevant to commodity markets, international investment and commercial transactions between two resource-producing economies.