Morning traders. Thanks lounge lizards. Overnight round-up and...

Morning traders. Thanks lounge lizards.

Overnight round-up and day ahead: "ASX Today: US fade threatens win run"

Breakfast

A new year is not so very far off (is that a sigh of relief?) We're going to need as much good fortune as we can get after 2020, so here's an option. The Japanese believe Zoni is the "most auspicious" first meal on New Year's Day. It's essentially chewy mochi rice cakes in a clear dashi broth. Toppings might include chicken, fish cakes, soy, miso and vegetables. It is believed to have evolved from samurai culture, according to Wikipedia.