The ASX200 rose by a third of a percent, its first gain of the week, supported by banks after yesterday’s job cut announcements at ANZ and NAB. Lithium miners slumped sharply on news China’s CATL may restart production, while Iluka also tumbled on plans to halt WA operations. Nine of 11 sectors advanced, though energy stocks eased. Investors now look ahead to key US inflation data due over the next two days.

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