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US President Donald Trump's allies who believe they have been wrongly investigated and prosecuted could soon have access to a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund. The US Justice Department has made the announcement in a move to settle a lawsuit against the US Tax Office, heavily criticised by Democratic Party members as unconstitutional and corrupt.

The Australian sharemarket bounced back from a seven-week low as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted investor confidence, with the ASX200 rising 1.2 per cent. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan about why Australians remain deeply pessimistic despite a slight lift in consumer sentiment, as the Reserve Bank warns businesses are preparing further price hikes and workers push for higher wages. Plus, Michael Jenneke from UBS Global Wealth Management breaks down the day’s market action, including gains for supermarkets, banks and telcos, while energy stocks slipped as oil prices eased.

Millions of volunteers across Australia are celebrating the annual National Volunteer Week this week, sharing their joy of contributing back to their own communities. The theme for the National Volunteer Week this year is 'Your Year to Volunteer', honouring the contributions of volunteers and calling for more to join volunteering.