The Aussie market lifted on Thursday, putting the market back on track to end the week in positive territory. A mixed jobs report was released, with investors still expecting no rate hike in October. Most sectors lifted, with miners and banks doing best. Myer reported a boost to annual sales and profits, but a smaller dividend and flagged slowing trade in the new year. A few stocks trading ex-dividend weighed on the market. Tonight, the US releases producer inflation and consumer spending data. The European Central Bank will hand down its interest rate decision.

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