
Banks, miners propel Australian shares higher day after global market rout
Source: Live Mint April 8 – Australian shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in banks and miners, while investors saw relief in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ remarks that resource-rich Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The S&P/ASX 200 index gained 1.1% to 7,423.40 points by…