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Derek Rose

Aussie shares rise on renewed hope for rate cuts

Eight of the ASX's 11 sectors finished higher, with industrials, staples and health care lower. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

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.

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