Markets Live: Aussie bounces as GDP hits mark
The dollar hits a one-month high on GDP numbers that didn't disappoint, while shares get a small lift, but are still in the red thanks to Wesfarmers.
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Aussie dollar breaks through US75¢ to one-month high
The Australian dollar hit a one-month high after the release of first-quarter GDP figures, gaining a third of a cent to US75.29¢ after the ABS revealed the economy grew by 0.3 per cent, in line with consensus expectations.
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Updated: June 7, 2017 - 1:00PM
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Currencies
Aussie dollar breaks through US75¢ to one-month high
The Australian dollar hit a one-month high after the release of first-quarter GDP figures, gaining a third of a cent to US75.29¢ after the ABS revealed the economy grew by 0.3 per cent, in line with consensus expectations.
| Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | 0.7541 | 0.7537 | 0.0031rise | 0.41% rise |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6694 | 0.669 | 0.0036rise | 0.54% rise |
| Updated: June 7, 2017 - 1:00PM | ||||
Market Details
Volatility S&P;/ASX 200 VIX
- Price
- 13.47
- Change in
- -0.3640fall
- Percentage up/down
- (-2.63%) fall
| Sector | Turnover ($AU) | Volume | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market total | 2,558,452,458 | 964,221,319 | 645,680 |
| Industrial | 1,980,313,547 | 365,911,816 | 534,188 |
| Mining | 571,922,796 | 598,181,318 | 109,266 |
ASX - 52 Weeks Highs
| Code | Name | New Highs | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBX | BBX MINERALS LTD | 0.280rise | 0.190 | 0.084 |
| 88E | 88 ENERGY LTD | 0.065rise | 0.052 | 0.051 |
| PNR | PANTORO LIMITED | 0.255rise | 0.240 | 0.235 |
| ORI | ORICA LIMITED | 20.710rise | 19.760 | 19.770 |
| MFG | MAGELLAN FIN GRP LTD | 26.670rise | 25.905 | 25.915 |
| BRB | BREAKER RES NL | 0.770rise | 0.750 | 0.750 |
| ALL | ARISTOCRAT LEISURE | 22.720rise | 22.400 | 21.980 |
| CWY | CLEANAWAY WASTE LTD | 1.400rise | 1.385 | 1.392 |
| Updated: June 7, 2017 - 1:00PM | ||||
ASX - 52 Weeks Lows
| Code | Name | New Lows | Last Week | Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUL | CULLEN RESOURCES | 0.001fall | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| MGC | MG UNIT TRUST | 0.620fall | 0.872 | 0.875 |
| M7T | MACH7 TECH LIMITED | 0.130fall | 0.175 | 0.175 |
| CAQ | CAQ HOLDINGS LTD | 0.060fall | 0.080 | 0.080 |
| AWN | AROWANA INTERNAT LTD | 0.400fall | 0.520 | 0.505 |
| GMV | G MEDICAL | 0.120fall | 0.150 | 0.140 |
| BYI | BEYOND INTERNATIONAL | 0.740fall | 0.900 | 0.890 |
| RWD | REWARD MINERALS LTD | 0.200fall | 0.240 | 0.230 |
| VMY | VIMY RESOURCES LTD | 0.155fall | 0.185 | 0.180 |
| WKT | WALKABOUT RESOURCES | 0.051fall | 0.060 | 0.059 |
| Updated: June 7, 2017 - 1:00PM | ||||
Floats & IPOs
| Company | Security Code | Float date | Issue $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderan Resources Limited | AL8 | 09/06/2017 | 0.20 |
| Australia WeTouch Technology Limited | AWT | 31/07/2017 | 0.40 |
| Biomics Biopharma Limited | BBM | 02/06/2017 | 0.20 |
| Bryah Resources Limited | BYH | 31/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Contango Global Growth Limited | CQG | 23/06/2017 | 1.10 |
| Eagle Health Holdings Limited | EHH | 29/06/2017 | 0.40 |
| Galena Mining Limited | G1A | 10/07/2017 | 0.20 |
| Golden Mile Resources Ltd | G88 | 29/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Imagion Biosystems Limited | IBX | 30/05/2017 | 0.20 |
| Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited | KPG | 20/06/2017 | 1.00 |
| Oliver's Real Food Limited | OLI | 14/06/2017 | 0.30 |
| WAM Microcap Limited | WMI | 28/06/2017 | 1.10 |