Australia: Shares rise for second day on boost from China data
Add BT as a preferred source
[SYDNEY] Australian shares rose 1.1 per cent on Wednesday led by broad based gains thanks to strong data from China, a major export market for Australian manufactures.
The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 58.8 points to 5,636.2 at the close of trade, the second straight day of gains. The benchmark index rose 1.9 per cent in the previous session.
New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index gained 0.9 per cent or 55.1 points to finish the session at 5805.9.
REUTERS
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Ohmyhome Ltd sells real estate business for token US$1 due to poor business and continued losses
Buyer for England striker Harry Kane’s former mansion must pay £3.4 million after abandoning deal
Real estate firm Ohmyhome’s journey over the past 10 years
Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan’s sell-downs point to pruning rather than an exit plan
