Markets Australia shares likely to open lower as virus cases weigh New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.4% in early trade Published July 9, 2021 Updated July 9, 2021 10:55am Save Saved 1 min comment Comments By Reuters Add BRecorder as a trusted source on Google Australian shares are set to open lower, tracking a weaker Wall Street and after its most populous state of New South Wales reported its biggest daily rise in locally acquired coronavirus cases, fuelling fears of an extension to restrictions. Australia shares likely to open higher tracking robust Wall Street The local share price index futures fell 0.7%, a 134.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.2% on Thursday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.4% in early trade. S&P/ASX Australia shares New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 Comments Comments are closed for this article. More Stories Pakistan govt to present federal budget 2026-27 on June 10, official confirms Buying returns at PSX, KSE-100 Index up nearly 1,000 points Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war Saudi business delegation explores investment opportunities in Pakistan Four terrorists killed in KP intelligence-based operations: ISPR Businessmen voice mistrust over upcoming budget for FY27 Construction sector: Govt to reduce duties on specialised vehicles and machinery Pakistan, Tajikistan agree roadmap to boost bilateral trade to $200mn Oil falls as traders eye Iran deal following Lebanon-Israel ceasefire SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise by $43mn to $17.9bn Noor Muqaddam case: SC rejects Zahir Jaffer’s review petition, upholds death sentence Browse all stories
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