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The Australian dollar has been one of the best performers overnight and is virtually unchanged against its fellow strong currency, the US dollar.

Oil prices have fallen more than one per cent as a stronger dollar, ample US supplies and excess speculative length outweighs OPEC output cuts and rising tensions between the United States and Iran.

Gold has jumped one per cent to its highest in nearly three months as worries about the political landscape in the United States and Europe, and a subdued dollar, reinforced investor interest.

US stocks slipped on Monday, led by the energy sector as oil prices dropped, while investors awaited the next run of major earnings reports and sought further clarity on President Donald Trump's economic policies.

The Australian share market has given away early gains to close lower after poor domestic retail sales figures, underwhelming Chinese economic data and softening support for the major banks weighed upon investor sentiment.

The Australian share market has gained ground in early trade, led by the heavyweight banking sector as well as energy and healthcare stocks.

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Oil prices have risen after the United States impose sanctions on some Iranian individuals and entities, days after the White House rebuked Tehran for a ballistic missile test.

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart which has slipped amid chopping trading following a smaller-than-expected rise in US wages in January.

Gold is little changed, erasing earlier losses as the US dollar came under pressure from a payrolls report that flagged up weak wage growth in January, weakening the case for near-term interest rate rises.

The Australian share market has closed lower after mining stocks fell in the wake of an unexpected move by China to raise its short-term interest rates.

Australian shares have opened flat as gains in energy companies offset losses across the resource sector.

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The Australian dollar has risen above the 76.50 US cent mark, continuing its strong gains against its US counterpart.

Oil prices have retraced early gains amid mounting tensions between the United States and Iran, but prices have still been supported by evidence that OPEC and other big exporters are cutting production.

Gold prices have risen to an 11-week high after the US Federal Reserve gave no clear signal on the likelihood of a March interest rate increase in its latest statement, prompting another drop in the US dollar.

US stocks ended little changed on Thursday as the recent rally continued to stall following President Donald Trump's latest comments on trade and the policies he will pursue.

The Australian dollar has soared past 76 US cents on the back of better than expected trade figures but the share market has fallen as investors continue to be influenced by concerns about US President Donald Trump.

Investor demand for energy and resource companies, including Woodside Petroleum and Oil Search, are driving Australian shares higher in early trade.

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The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart even though the greenback recovered some ground following stronger-than-expected US private jobs and manufacturing data.

Oil has pared gains after weekly US supply data suggested a crude glut may persist, despite signs that Russia and OPEC producers are delivering on promised supply reductions.

Gold prices have recovered some of their lost ground as the US dollar pared gains after the US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate steady at its first meeting since President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Stronger commodity prices have sparked a rally in mining and energy stocks and helped the share market outperform most major global markets.

Australian shares are flat as stocks hover between the influence of higher commodity prices and global uncertainty about the US economy and President Donald Trump.

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The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart with the greenback set for its worst start to the year since 2006.

Oil prices have risen on a weak US dollar and news that the world's top producers cut production this month more than forecasters had expected.

Gold has jumped to a one-week high as unnerved investors buy bullion after the US dollar was hit by US President Donald Trump's comments on currency devaluation by other countries.

US stocks have fallen, dragged down by economic growth-sensible sectors, amid disappointing earnings and continued concern over the priorities of the Trump administration.

The share market has fallen for a second straight session in the wake of uncertainties surrounding the immigration policies of US President Donald Trump, while news from fertility clinic operator Virtus Health and education provider Navitas disappointed.

Australian shares have opened lower, following the trend of major international markets which have fallen on concern about the economic impact of US President Donald Trump's immigration stance.