Jobless rate hits 4.5pc, ASX snaps six-day losing streak | Finance Report | ABC NEWS

Australia's jobs market continues to weaken, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.5 per cent in July.
In trend terms, it's the highest jobless rate in the post-COVID era.
The local share market finally recovered, after falling for six days in a row.
Gold miners drove the market's gains, following a sharp rise in the price of bullion.
Presented by David Chau.

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