5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday 3 December 2020

On Wednesday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a volatile day with plenty of ups and downs. The benchmark index ultimately ended the day 1.7 points higher at 6,590.2 points.

Will the market be able to build on this on Thursday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to rise.

The Australian share market looks set to rise on Thursday despite a weak night of trade on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 15 points or 0.25% higher this morning. In late trade in the United States, the Dow Jones is down 0.15%, the S&P 500 is down 0.1%, and the Nasdaq has fallen 0.35%.

UK approves Pfizer COVID vaccine.

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