As it happened: Buoyant ASX finishes at new three-month high

Summary

• The ASX rose by as much 1.8 per cent to touch 5943.7 in afternoon trade, a new three-month high
• Fortescue Metals reached a new all-time high of $14.96 before pulling back, ASX touched $89.71, and Afterpay reached a new high of $52.22
• The Aussie dollar rose to its highest in six months, buying US69.83¢ before easing to US69.43¢ at the close of markets
• Futures are pointing to gains for overseas markets tonight.