# ASX 200 futures are showing an increase of 0.41%.

*business · news · 2026-05-24 · ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)*

## Key points

- ASX 200 futures are up 0.41%, indicating a likely 35-point gain at open.
- ASX 200 fell about 0.8% in May, down approximately 73 points for the month.
- Dow Jones closed at a new record high of 50,579.70, gaining 294 points.
- Wall Street's strong finish last week is expected to boost ASX 200 performance.

ASX 200 futures are showing an increase of 0.41%. That translates to a jump of around 35 points. It finished Friday at 8,657 points, up 13 points for a rise of 0.2%. But for the month of May, it is down about 73 points or 0.8%. Wall Street ended last week strongly to give us optimism for the new trading week. The Dow Jones was at 50,579.70, up 294 points or 0.6%, which was a new record closing high. The S & P 500 was 7,473.47, up 27.75 points or 0.4% And the Nasdaq Composite finished at 26,343.97, up 0.2%. Good morning and happy Monday! I'm Jason Dasey, ABC News business reporter, and I will be with you to start our business blog for another week. And all signs are pointing to a more positive session for the ASX 200, with futures pointing upwards. And this is something that is much needed after a largely depressing May for traders. So could there be light at end of the tunnel for Australian markets? Let's find out! Loading

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