ASX 200 surges to ‘highest point in history' on Tuesday

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says the ASX 200 today closed at its 'highest point in history' – up 0.84 per cent.
'I should note the highest intraday level – 8560 – was back on Valentine's Day in February,' Mr Greenwood said.

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