Summary

• The ASX 200 started the new financial year with a gain of 0.6 per cent to 5934.4
• Afterpay set a new record high price of $63.90 as tech stocks rallied 1.6%
• Spot gold hit its highest in nearly 8 years at $US1,785.46 per ounce amid ongoing coronavirus concerns 
• US Futures are pointing to losses on Wall Street tonight