NewsWire / Max Mason-HubersThe ASX closed at a record high for the second straight session. Camera Icon The ASX closed at a record high for the second straight session. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Credit: News Corp AustraliaOn an overall positive day of trading, eight of the 11 sectors finished in the green led by materials and healthcare shares. Gold miners once again outperformed thanks to renewed peace talks in the Middle East which lowers the chances of further rate hikes. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Credit: News Corp AustraliaCommonwealth Bank head of commodities and sustainability Vivek Dhar said Brent Crude oil prices remained under $US80 a barrel on these hopes.