Australian shares set to open higher, NZ down
Australian shares are expected to open
higher on Friday but are on track for their worst full week this
year as investors worry the coronavirus outbreak will hurt
China’s economic growth.
The local share price index futures rose 0.5%, a
32.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark ended 0.3% lower on Thursday.
New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.3%
in early trade with Fletcher Building we
higher on Friday but are on track for their worst full week this
year as investors worry the coronavirus outbreak will hurt
China’s economic growth.
The local share price index futures rose 0.5%, a
32.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index
close. The benchmark ended 0.3% lower on Thursday.
New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.3%
in early trade with Fletcher Building we
Posted by Reuters
