US investors return with optimism, driving a positive start to the week with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all posting gains. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also sees a notable rise. Amidst discussions on potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, Tom and Ryan navigate through the intricacies of market sentiment, buoyed by solid earnings reports and geopolitical developments, including a ceasefire proposal in the Israel-Hamas conflict. And attention shifts to Australia's Reserve Bank today, set to announce its interest rate decision against a backdrop of strong domestic inflation and tightening job market conditions.

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