The S&P 500 hit a fresh record high overnight as tame US inflation data and another surge in tech stocks fuelled optimism. Closer to home, the ASX is poised to dip at the open as weaker commodity prices weigh on miners, while RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to appear before a government committee today.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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