The Australian sharemarket closed lower today, 18 points down or 0.3 per cent lower at 6,682. The World Health Organisation has marked the one year anniversary of the Coronavirus pandemic reporting that the worst is yet to come. WHO was first alerted on December 31 last year, when Chinese officials reported they were investigating a cluster of viral pneumonia in Wuhan. Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares fell today after a record high on Tuesday. The best performing stock today was the United Malt Group (ASX:UMG).
Futures
The Dow futures are suggesting a rise of 105 points. S&P 500 futures are eyeing a lift of 17 points. The Nasdaq futures are eyeing a rise of 51 points. And the SPI futures are eyeing a fall of 16 points tomorrow morning.