The share market has made strong gains after a solid US lead following the US Federal Reserve's comments that it will gradually lift interest rates.

The share market has lost ground, with all sectors of the market falling, with the exception of miners and some energy producers.

Gains by resources stocks have helped the Australian share market post a modest rise.

A strong showing from the banks and broad based market gains have driven the share market higher.

The Australian share market has closed lower as investors fret over the potential for central banks to roll back back their economic stimulus measures.

The Australian share market has closed lower with all sectors in negative territory except for a solid run by the major mining stocks.