2320 GMT [Dow Jones] Australia's share market could recoup some of the previous day's loss after U.S. stocks ended higher. IG forecasts a rise of 31 points to about 5407 on the ASX 200, with heavily weighted BHP Billiton (BHP.AU) poised to jump as Chinese markets continue to bounce off Monday's lows. Market strategist Evan Lucas says a gain in the benchmark index would add to a consolidation patter developing around the 5400 level. "The banks remain the key driver of the market's performance...after yesterday's slide in the big four the bounce is likely to be driven again by trade in the banks," he says. BHP's U.S. ADRs added 1% overnight. The ASX 200 ended Wednesday down 0.7% at 5375.8. (robb.stewart@wsj.com; Twitter: @RobbMStewart)

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