Wednesday 24 February 2021

Commodity prices soar on the back of confidence in the global growth outlook, creating a new market leader for the ASX. 

Also today:

• Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s hold on power in Canberra becomes slightly precarious after an MP resigns from the Liberal Party.
• Facebook backs down in its fight with the government and media.
• And how the environment is reshaping earnings season.

Plus an interview with Carlos Cacho, chief economist at Jarden Australia, about the state of the Australian economy.