Will Thursday be a big day for S&P/ASX 200 Index shares?

Thursday is shaping up to be a potentially huge day for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares. ASX 200 shares are already enjoying a strong run today, with the benchmark index up 0.66% in late afternoon trade. The market rally comes on the back of lower-than-expected inflation data out of the United States overnight.

Did the ASX 200 finish the day up on Thursday?

Sky News Business Reporter Edward Boyd says the ASX 200 finished the day up on Thursday after a “tough day” yesterday. The ASX 200 finished the day up today by 0.21 of a per cent.

Why did the S&P/ASX 200 Index Peak on Monday?

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) peaked shortly after open on Monday, driven by energy shares, before paring back its gains this afternoon. The index was trading 1.11% higher at 6,612.60 points at the end of today’s session.