The Australian share market closed higher/finished with gains/ended the day strong on [Date], driven by positive sentiment/strong performances in select sectors/a surge in commodity prices. The benchmark index gained/rose by/jumped by a solid percentage at the close, marking a notable turnaround from recent losses/bucking the trend of previous sess

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) 200 index finished lower on Monday as investors reacted to growing fears of a global recession . Financials were among the most heavily traded sectors , while utilities showed some resilience. Economists remain bearish about the near-term outlook for Australian equities, citing concerns about a slowdown in c