Banks help Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak

Australia's share market has broken a three-day loss streak, but market sentiment remains cautious. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian shares have notched their first positive session for the week as inflation and bond market jitters ease, but ex-dividend drops in BHP, Woodside and Coles have limited the upside.

The S&P/ASX rose 41.7 points on Thursday, up 0.46 per cent to 9,020.1, as the broader All Ordinaries gained 38 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 9,198.3.