Australia's gold stocks rise as gold prices climb on US-Iran deal

Northern Star Resources

Tue 01:40

** Australian gold stocks .AXGD rise as much as 1.5% to hit their highest level since June 3
** Sub-index rises for a third straight session
** Bullion prices rose overnight after Iran and the U.S. agreed terms to end their war, easing expectations of higher interest rates GOL/
** Northern Star Resources NST.AX climbs 2.3%, while Dateline Resources DTR.AX jumps 19.2%
** Sub-index down ~11% YTD

 (Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
 ((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))