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15 October 2026

Australia employment unexpectedly slides in September, jobless at 4.7%

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Australia employment unexpectedly slides in September, jobless at 4.7%

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in September, data ​showed on Thursday, while ‌the unemployment rate held at a five-year high, leading investors ​to pare back ​wagers on another hike in...

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