The local bourse has risen for the fourth day this week, rising to its highest level since March 6 just a day after federal officials declared the country was in recession.
The S&P/ASX200 benchmark index finished on June 4 up 50.2 points, or 0.84 per cent, at 5,991.8 points, while the All Ordinaries index was 47.1 points, or 0.78 percent higher, at 6,112.
One Australian dollar was buying 69 US cents, down from 69.37 US cents at the close on Wednesday.
Derek Rose
