33 points — the ASX 200 futures gain at the open, pushing the index toward fresh record highs after a 3.5% weekly surge.
Money Moves
Westpac posts $1.8b cash profit — The bank's quarterly result tops expectations, but mortgage applications have plunged 20% since the federal budget's property tax changes.
Commonwealth Bank earnings on deck — Investors await CBA's results as a key barometer for credit quality and economic health.