CSL is among the health companies leading the ASX higher today. -AAP Image
The Australian share market has gained ground for a third straight day before another set of monthly inflation figures in the United States that could help set the direction of interest rates.
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The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Wednesday rose 24.3 points, or 0.31 per cent to an eight-day closing high of 7,848.5.
The broader All Ordinaries rose 28.5 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 8,109.7.
After a rough week last week, the ASX200 has recouped most of those losses and is just another solid performance away from another closing record high, finishing 48.3 points away.
The Australian dollar was buying 66.23 US cents, from 66.02 US cents at Tuesday's ASX close.
