ASX 200 rises 0.9 per cent to record high close led by industrials, property, financials
Perpetual hit with first strike. Stronger-than-expected jobs data may dash hopes of early rate cut. BHP iron ore production rises but China disappointment weighs. Regulator allows Star to keep Sydney licence. Uranium miners soar. WiseTech dives amid CEO scrutiny.
That's all from the Trading Day blog for Thursday, October 17. The ASX 200 rose as much as 1.2 per cent to a record high of 8384.5 in early trading before dipping to 8331 as strong jobs data boosted bond yields and as another disappointing policy statement from China hit iron ore miners. It closed up 0.9 per cent at a record high close of 8355.9 points. Industrials, property and financials led.
The Aussie dollar is trading around US66.92c.
Originally published as ASX 200 rises 0.9 per cent to record high close led by industrials, property, financials
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