Wall Street closes at record highs; Australia's minimum wage decision due
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- Wall Street indices closed at record highs on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 reaching a new peak.
- Australia's minimum wage increase decision is set to be announced today, impacting millions of workers.
- Conflicting reports emerged regarding Iran talks, with Iranian state media claiming a halt and US President Trump stating they are progressing rapidly.
Wall Street indices closed at record highs Tuesday, with the S&P 500 marking a new peak. The Dow Jones rose 0.1% to 51,078 points, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.4% to 27,086 points. The Australian market is expected to open lower, with ASX 200 futures indicating a 0.4% slide to 8,710 points.
In Australia, a decision on the minimum wage increase will be announced today, affecting millions of workers. The exact amount of the raise is yet to be revealed.
Meanwhile, conflicting reports surfaced regarding negotiations with Iran. Iranian state media reported that the country's government halted talks with the United States in protest of Israel's actions in Lebanon. However, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, asserting that talks with Iran were continuing at a "rapid pace."
Iran talks were continuing at a "rapid pace."
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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