Australia shares set to rise at open
Australian shares were poised to open
higher on Monday as investors turn their focus to how the global
economy can get back on track, with countries beginning to ease
restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The local share price index futures rose 1.6%, a
55.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark ended 0.5% higher on Friday.
New Zealand’s stock market was shut for a holiday.
higher on Monday as investors turn their focus to how the global
economy can get back on track, with countries beginning to ease
restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The local share price index futures rose 1.6%, a
55.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark ended 0.5% higher on Friday.
New Zealand’s stock market was shut for a holiday.
(Reporting by
Posted by Reuters
