Markets Live: ASX in party mode
The ASX ended the last session before the Christmas break on an upbeat note, with traders choosing to pick up miners and banks ahead of the holiday.
The ASX ended the last session before the Christmas break on an upbeat note, with traders choosing to pick up miners and banks ahead of the holiday.
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Australian shares have drifted back to positive territory at noon, with trading volumes thin amid a holiday-shortened week between Christmas and New Year.
The Australian dollar has climbed to two-month highs led by higher prices for metals and oil.
The ASX is set for a flat start while the Australian dollar is pushing towards 78 US cents.
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The Australian dollar has climbed to two-month highs led by higher prices for metals and oil.
Currencies | Buys ($AU1) | Sells ($AU1) | $ Mvmt | % Mvmt |
---|---|---|---|---|
AUD/USD | 0.7803 | 0.7801 | 0.0005rise | 0.06% rise |
AUD/EUR | 0.6505 | 0.6501 | -0.0026fall | -0.40% fall |
Updated: December 30, 2017 - 7:59AM |
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