
The Australian share market has gained ground after a softer-than-expected US jobs report reignited hopes that interest rate cuts might come sooner rather than later.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Monday rose by 53.4 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 7,682.4, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 54.8 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 7,952.3.