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Australian Unemployment Rate Surges, Raising Concerns for Economy
Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, signaling potential challenges in the labor market and prompting the Reserve Bank to reconsider interest rate hikes.
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The Guardian
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2026-05-21 03:50 UTC