Australia's share market has ended the day higher after strong performances from mining and energy stocks helped counterbalance broader weakness.
The S&P/ASX200 recovered from an early dip to gain 8.9 points on Monday, up 0.1%, to 9,029.7, as the broader All Ordinaries rose 18.7 points, or 0.2%, to 9,163.4.
Gold and copper lift miners as banks slip
Miners provided most of the session's upward momentum as gold and copper prices rebounded, while a slump in banking stocks led seven of 11 local sectors into the red.
Australian dollar edges higher
The Australian dollar is buying 68.93 US cents, up slightly from 68.87 US cents at 5pm AEDT on Friday.
