Banks push ASX into the red; Gold sets new record

Summary

• The ASX 200 has slipped in early trade, weighed down by the financials and health stocks 
• Wall Street closed higher after an up-and-down session as investors anticipated a new stimulus deal 
• QLD has shut its borders to the ACT and NSW, declaring both a coronavirus hotspot. Victoria is expected to announce a record 725 new cases
• Gold prices hit a new record $US2025 an ounce this morning and iron ore rose 1.6% to $US117.88 a tonne