Govt gives out $25k as recession comes; Is it time to buy shares?
Good morning – here’s what you need to know.
Markets: Wall St was up overnight and Australian shares are predicted to follow on Thursday morning, to continue its spectacular run from Wednesday.
US investors apparently looked past the racial justice protests and the lack of treatment for the coronavirus, and instead focused on the lifting of shutdowns around the world.
SPI200 futures was up 1.23 per cent at 8am AEST, indicating a very positive start of trade on Thursday morning.
The Australian dollar was buying 69.22 US cents 8am AEST, slightly down on Wednesday's closing price of 69.37 US cents.
The government is giving out $25,000 to home owners and buyers. The new HomeBuilder stimulus is aimed to prop up a construction industry hit hard by the coronavirus malaise.
Australia is in recession, which the treasurer described as "a lot of heartache for Australians". Both business groups and unions say the federal government must extend its temporary financial support beyond the initial six months planned when the coronavirus arrived.
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