
Closing Bell 18th June: ASX Rallies Ahead of RBA Decision; Financials Lead Gains, Fortescue Slumps
Today, the Australian share market saw a broad rally, pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index up by 0.9%, or 68.2 points, to 7768.5 by midday. All 11 sectors were in the green, with investors eagerly awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision at 2.30pm AEST.