The Australian sharemarket posted modest gains today, after the European Central Bank agreed to buy the bonds of distressed eurozone countries.
By 2.30pm, the ASX200 had gained 0.26% to 4324.1, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 0.35% to 4346.7.
The Australian dollar marched higher, buying $US1.03150.
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