Market Overview - Australian shares are expected to rise by +0.5% at open, influenced by a three-day rally on Wall Street [1][2] - The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq composite have all shown positive performance over the last 72 hours, encouraging Australian traders to follow suit [3] Economic Context - The mood around the ASX was initially dampened by inflation warnings from RBA governor Michele Bullock, but the Wall Street rally has shifted sentiment [2] - Despite potential concerns over a U.S. government shutdown, which would be the sixteenth since 1981, it appears to be a lesser worry for investors [4] Company-Specific News - BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is in the spotlight, with its CEO suggesting that recent government negotiations are merely a tactic to lower prices [5] - Metallium (ASX:MTM) has signed an e-waste supply and metal offtake agreement with Glencore, which is expected to positively influence market sentiment [5] - Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) is preparing for significant trading activity following the discovery of the primary mechanism of action of its anticancer drug [5] Commodity Insights - Gold miners are gaining attention as gold prices rise, currently at $3,863 per ounce [6][7] - Iron ore is trading at $103.60 per tonne in Singapore, while Brent Crude has decreased by -1% to $65.33 per barrel [7]