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NZ shares rally as oil prices retreat

Thursday 10th of March 2022

The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 140 points, or 1.2%, to 11,926.26. Turnover was $184 million.

Wall Street equity indices were higher overnight as oil prices dropped more than 10% when two members of the OPEC oil cartel said they would support increasing production. 

Oil prices dropped to approximately US$110 (NZ$160) per barrel after having traded at over US$130 on Wednesday,...

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