Alphabet's Google sought to dominate all sides of online advertising technology by controlling competitors and customers, a Justice Department prosecutor said as trial began in the tech titan's latest antitrust showdown in Alexandria, Virginia on Monday.

Bitcoin’s price rose on Tuesday, extending a rebound in recent sessions as steep losses from last week saw bargain buyers step into cryptocurrency markets. 

Gold prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday but remained close to recent peaks as traders awaited key U.S. inflation data for more cues on the Federal Reserve’s plans to begin cutting interest rates.

Most Asian currencies moved little on Tuesday, while the dollar crept higher in anticipation of key inflation data that is likely to factor into the outlook for U.S. interest rates. 

Most Asian stocks rose on Tuesday tracking an overnight rebound in Wall Street as investors looked to upcoming inflation data for more cues on interest rate cuts. 

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) revealed the latest iterations of its flagship iPhone on Monday, with analysts stating that the new, artificial intelligence-powered features were in line with expectations.