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Aussie rallied to 0.7242, within 0.5% of its 52-week high. Commodities strength and Asian tech optimism lifted the risk-sensitive currency.

China stimulus expectations plus surging commodity prices create a perfect storm for AUD. Iron ore above $140 adds fundamental support.

RBA minutes Tuesday 03:30 TRT. Any hint of hawkish tilt at the next meeting could push AUD through the 52-week high at 0.7277.

Silver gained nearly 1% to $81.15, outperforming gold. Industrial demand narrative continues to dominate the gold-silver ratio compression.

Silver's dual role — industrial metal plus monetary hedge — makes it the better play in a risk-on, inflation-worried environment. Solar panel demand keeps a floor under prices.

Gold-silver ratio near 57.7 — if gold breaks below $4,650, silver follows regardless of industrial demand. Watch $79.50 support.