Closing Bell 26th March: Copper jumps to record highs on tariff talks. XJO rises led by Miners and Banks
The ASX advanced on Wednesday, driven by a risk-on rally in banks and miners. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% (68.8 points) to 8011.3 by 2pm, breaking above 8000 for the first time in two weeks. The All Ordinaries climbed 0.8%, with eight of 11 sectors in positive territory, led by financials.