ASX surges towards 5900 with 1.9pc gain

Summary

• The ASX 200 climbed by as much as 1.9pc at the open of trade
• Financials were again strong, adding 4 per cent in the first 15 minutes
• US stocks rallied strongly in overnight trade. The S&P500 added 1.5pc. 
• US tech stocks underperformed, however, as US-China trade tensions bubble.