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ASX ends 7-day losing streak, gains 1.4pct

The ASX has enjoyed its first winning day in the past eight sessions after bargain hunters swooped in to snap up bargains and some positive sentiment returned.

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Energy has been the biggest gainer on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Stocks stage small rebound

Investors are bracing for a host of central bank speakers this week who could underline a commitment to fight inflation whatever rate pain is required.

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Stock markets have chalked up modest gains after last week's hefty losses.

Global growth worries drag shares lower

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Energy and mining were the worst-performing sectors on the ASX on Monday.

Asian shares edge up but mood fragile

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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.1 per cent in thin trade.

Wall St closes higher after choppy trade

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The benchmark S&P index on Wall Street has slumped about 23 per cent year-to-date.

Bitcoin hits lowest level in 18 months

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Bitcoin dropped about 13.7 per cent by Saturday afternoon to a low of $US17,593.