Australia shares poised to rise; NZ ticks up
Australian shares are set to rise on
Thursday, taking leads from the Wall Street rally as gradual
easing of virus-driven restrictions across the world spurs hopes
of a global economic recovery.
The local share price index futures rose 1.2% or 73
points, a 57.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark firmed 1.8% on Wednesday.
In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was
up 0.76% to 11,118.3 by 2215 GMT.
Thursday, taking leads from the Wall Street rally as gradual
easing of virus-driven restrictions across the world spurs hopes
of a global economic recovery.
The local share price index futures rose 1.2% or 73
points, a 57.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark firmed 1.8% on Wednesday.
In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was
up 0.76% to 11,118.3 by 2215 GMT.
Posted by Reuters
