Australian employment beat expectations with a small rise in May while the jobless rate surprised by ticking down to 5.5 percent, a resilient result that lengthened the odds on a cut in interest rates next month.
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Australian employment beats expectations in May
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Australia avoids recession
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Australian shares close firmer
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US unemployment rate jumps to 6.5%
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Australian market pares early gains
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Market gives rate cut a 1 in 5 chance
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Australian economy starts to respond to rate cuts
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Aust share market trading higher
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ANZ to raise $2.5 billion
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Unemployment rate jumps in July
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Australian dollar opens slightly higher
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Australia may escape recession:
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Unemployment jumps to 5.7 percent
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Australian bonds close stronger
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Australia upgrades economic, fiscal outlook
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Mortgage lending increased in May
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Unemployment rates rise