PM 24 Sep 26: ASX reacts to higher unemployment

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Sep 24, 20269:26Business

The Australian share market fell for the first time this week as unemployment unexpectedly rose to its highest level in five years. Mixed employment data sparked investor caution ahead of the Reserve Bank's rate decision...

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