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Australian shares subdued as tepid miners counter banks, gold boost
On Monday, Australian shares held steady, bolstered by financials and gold miners despite declines in other sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 index remained at 7,957.1 points. Strong U.S. retail sales reduced recession fears. Financial stocks advanced by 0.3%, and gold stocks saw notable gains, while top mining firms experienced minor losses.