Strong global markets lift ASX: Afternoon market insights

Australian sharemarkets gave a strong showing today, rising 1% by 2pm. The ASX200 rose 1.06% to 4576.4, while the broader All Ordinaries added 1.02% to 4597.1. The Australian dollar lifted to $1.03935.

Myriam Robin 18 October, 2012

Australian sharemarkets gave a strong showing today, rising 1% by 2pm.

The ASX200 rose 1.06% to 4576.4, while the broader All Ordinaries added 1.02% to 4597.1.

The Australian dollar lifted to $1.03935.

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