Global markets are buoyed by renewed trade optimism, with Washington softening its stance on tariffs and US futures surging in response. In Canada, the stock market hit a record high, while EU automakers rebounded after President Trump delayed tariffs on European imports. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly considering a revamped "Made in China" strategy. In commodities, oil prices held steady as markets await the next move from OPEC+, and London metals advanced following the US tariff reprieve. However, iron ore prices slipped amid ongoing concerns about China’s struggling property sector. Closer to home, the ASX is set to edge higher on Tuesday, lifted by hopes of a trade deal, while the Australian dollar inches toward the 65-cent mark.

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