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The share market bounced off a two-month low today as a bill to raise the US federal debt limit passed its first hurdle in Congress.
The ASX 200 firmed 0.27% a day after its worst session in three months. Gold miners, healthcare providers and tech companies led the advance. The industrials and energy sectors sat out the rally.
US futures were mixed at the Australian close in a possible sign today's news was expected. S&P 500 futures firmed 0.05% after the House of Representatives this morning passed a bill to increase the debt ceiling. Dow and Nasdaq futures eased 0.1%.
