This week, Australian markets demonstrated a solid performance, with the ASX 200 rising by 1.1%. Materials led the way with a notable 4.2% increase, buoyed by renewed optimism around potential stimulus measures from China. Lithium stocks enjoyed a rebound from recent lows due to supply cuts, while fears of supply restrictions from Russia impacted uranium, nickel, and titanium markets positively. Oil prices also saw an uptick, supported by output disruptions in the US Gulf of Mexico. The Financials sector lagged slightly, down 0.8%, as investors took profits after a strong run of fresh peaks in the major banks.