ASX rises despite record virus spike; RBA holds cash rate

Summary

• The ASX 200 is up by 0.8%, even after Victorian COVID-19 cases rose by a record 191
• The NSW-Victoria border is set to close at midnight. Further restrictions are tipped for Victorians.
• The RBA held the cash rate at its record low 0.25% as expected
• US futures point to a weak start for Wall Street tonight