Commodity Shares

EghtesadOnline: A rally in Iranian stocks picked up pace on Tuesday, following the lead of commodity shares as nine-monthly reports of refinery, petrochemical and metals companies was interpreted by investors as a sign of bolstering corporate activity.

EghtesadOnline: Asian equities fell, with Australian shares slumping as a selloff in iron ore pulled down commodity producers. Japanese stocks benefited from a weaker yen while gold fell for a third day.