Australian shares surged Thursday, driven by strong performances from miners and gold stocks, buoyed by positive Wall Street sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.7%, reaching 8,906.30 points. Miners advanced 1.9% on rising copper prices, while gold stocks hit a record high, up 2.5%, amid safe-haven demand. Banks and healthcare also contributed to the broad-based gains.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets