Breakfast Briefing - Monday 15th August

A good night in the US on Friday night, with the DOW finishing up 424 points (+1.3%), has set up our local market for a positive start to the week. SPI Futures are up 39 points (+0.6%), as a big week of results lies ahead. 

Get up to speed with Henry’s Breakfast briefing.

• ASX 200 SPI Futures 39 points
• Dow up 424 points (1.3%)
• S&P500 up 73 points (1.7%)
• Nasdaq up 267 points (2.1%)
• Base metals ease slightly. Gold up 0.5%
• Iron ore down 1%.
• Results in focus. BHP and FOMC Minutes this week.

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