Markets Live: ASX Set to Rise After Booming Day, But Here's Where It Gets Controversial...
The ASX 200 had a booming day, rising nearly 2% yesterday. The futures market predicts further expansion in trading. Follow our live blog for financial news and insights from our business reporters.
Disclaimer: This blog is not intended as investment advice.
Key Events:
- ASX 200 Futures: +0.4% to 8,858 points
- Australian Dollar: +1.1% to 70.9 US cents
- Dow Jones: +0.01% to 50,119 points
- S&P 500: +0.5% to 6,964 points
- Nasdaq: +0.9% to 23,235 points
- FTSE: +0.2% to 10,386 points
- EuroStoxx: +0.7% to 621 points
- Spot Gold: +2.3% to $5,077/ounce
- Brent Crude: +1.2% to $68.91/barrel
- Iron Ore: +0.5% to $100.110/tonne
- Bitcoin: +0.5% to $70,638
Live Updates:
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- Marinus Link Approved by Australian Economic Regulator
- Oil Up More Than 1% After US Urges Caution for Vessels Near Iran
- 2,000+ People Move into 'Help to Buy' Properties
- MacBank Dishes More Detail
- WFH Poll Finds Broad Support for Idea
- Legal Decision on Broad Use of WFH Looming
- Big Super News: Government Tightening Rules on Managed Investment Schemes
- Youth Wages Decision Imminent