Investing.com – Australia stocks closed higher on Monday, with the healthcare sector leading gains. The ASX 200 index added 0.22% to reach a new 1-month high.
The top performers of the session were Healius Ltd, Medibank Private Ltd, and NIB Holdings, while the worst performers were Westgold Resources Ltd, St Barbara Ltd, and Rea Group Ltd.
On the Sydney Stock Exchange, falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones, with the VIX up by 0.28%. Gold futures rose, while crude oil prices fell.
In currency trading, AUD/USD was unchanged, AUD/JPY rose, and the US Dollar Index Futures was down. Overall, the market showed mixed movements with potential opportunities for investors.
