澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2016-01-03

 The Australian share market has risen for the 9th straight day with banks and energy shares leading the rally. A bounce in oil and cooper prices overnight also helped lift optimism. Today, the All Ordinaries Index gained 51 points or almost 1%. The ASX 200 Index jumped 1%. It was a choppy day for those companies that produce milk and infant formula and expose to China. After rallying yesterday this morning, Bega slipped 1.5%. The moves were more dramatic for A2 Milk and Bellamys. Yesterday’s challengers found it was significantly reducing its investment in A2 Milk. The banks were back in favor. BHP Billiton edged lower. With just a half day of trading left tomorrow, the ASX 200 Index is set to close the year around 2% lower. In terms of price movements, the Healthcare sector¹ performed the best in 2015. The banks edged higher. Falling commodity prices, though, did take a big toll² on mining and energy stocks. Looking across the region today, and it’s a mixed session. There are modest gains in Japan, but losses across China. Spot gold prices are heading high in the Asian session. West Texas Crude Oil prices (are) jumped in the US on worries about declining stock piles. And Australian dollar has given back overnight gains against most major currencies. It’s buying 72.9 US cents.

1 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

2 toll   

n.过路(桥)费；损失，伤亡人数；v.敲(钟)

参考例句：

• The hailstone took a heavy toll of the crops in our village last night.昨晚那场冰雹损坏了我们村的庄稼。
• The war took a heavy toll of human life.这次战争夺去了许多人的生命。