Wall Street closed the week under pressure, with the Dow Jones snapping a three-week winning streak. Declining consumer confidence weighed on sentiment, while rising inflation expectations pushed interest rates higher, adding to market concerns. Meanwhile, in Australia, earnings season gained momentum, with retailers taking center stage. JB Hi-Fi’s latest earnings report drew investor attention. Commodity markets benefited from a weaker US dollar, lifting oil, gold, and copper prices. Looking ahead, the ASX is expected to start the week lower, while the Aussie dollar holds onto its weekly gains.

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