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You’ll additionally discover broader coverage of commodities, equities, rates of interest and a wide range of additional financial indicators. ASX buyers nudged the market to an 11-month excessive as decrease unemployment and US President Joe Biden’s first day in office inspired optimism.

The ASX had its greatest day since December 1, with miners and tech shares among the big winners. Stronger commodities costs and positive financial data pushed the ASX greater but journey shares struggled amid a surge in COVID-19 instances in NSW. The Australian share market has ended Wednesday’s buying and selling day lower as the US Senate election run-offs spark ongoing jitters. Tech, mining and healthcare shares dragged the Australian sharemarket lower but it would have been worse without positive aspects by the large banks. The ASX completed flat after two straight days of features as shares in buy now pay later market darling Afterpay climbed to a …