The ASX200 is set for solid gains at the start of trade, with futures pointing to a nearly 1% increase following new record highs in the US market. Oil prices have risen due to evidence of improving US demand, and precious metals have firmed as the Greenback softens. US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reiterated his stance on rate cuts and technology names lead Wall Street higher. European markets have recovered from recent losses, and the Australian dollar remains steady against the Greenback.

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