Uplift in the early openers: Kiwis +0.2%, Aussies +0.7%, Nikkers +1.2% and Sth Korea +1.1%.
Buying enthusiasm is fairly muted in the Aussie stocks but the day is young. REITS +1.8% is leading the green sectors followed by Financials +1.1% and Energy +0.9%. Down sectors are Consumer Staples -1.2% and IT -0.8%.