The Australian share market extended its winning streak to a third consecutive session, rising modestly as cautious optimism over Middle East negotiations offset energy sector losses. Coal miners surged on supply concerns, while airlines benefited from falling oil prices. Investors await Wednesday's inflation data and focus on RBA policy signals ahead of a quiet week.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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