Investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
Investors were also cheered by news that Iran had submitted fresh proposals to end its war with the United States.
Year-to-date volumes in the region are now broadly flat from a year earlier, in line with global markets
Oil prices remained above US$100 a barrel with no peace deal in sight.
The bank will pay an interim dividend of 85 Australian cents per share
