Aussie shares creep higher after dodging AI volatility

Banks and financials continued their recovery as the local market kicked off the week with gains. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian shares have started the week on the front foot after shrugging off volatility in the artificial intelligence space, as a rebound in local banks continues.

The S&P/ASX200 rose 39 points on Monday, up 0.44 per cent, to 8845.7, as the broader All Ordinaries improved by 35.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 8975.7.