Surging iron ore prices have created new kings of the share market, with BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue metals temporarily at least taking over the mantle of the best in the market.

Also today:

• Both China and the US back Australia’s push for an inquiry into the origins of the COVID19 outbreak at the World Health Organisation
• Finally, a break for parents – kids in two states are told to go back to school next Monday, while there’s pressure on other states to follow
• And how much will pension funds drop this financial year on the back of COVID19. We get a peek at full year results for superannuation funds.

Plus an interview with David Bassanese, chief economist at BetaShares, about the best places to invest during the COVID-19 pandemic