The unemployment rate is at 5.3 per cent, despite the creation of 11,400 full-time jobs in February
Jobs growth slows, unemployment ticks up
By online business reporter Michael Janda
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The unemployment rate crept higher to 5.3 per cent in February, after January's figure was revised down to 5.2 per cent.
Myer reveals higher first-half profit
The department store chain, Myer has reported a 38 per cent rise in its first-half profit.
Miners drag market lower
The Australian share market has finished the day slightly lower, dragged down by mining stocks, with a spike in China's inflation sparking fears the government could further curb bank lending, cutting demand for metals.
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What's in a number?
Unemployment. It is one of the most watched, and perhaps least understood, economic figures.
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The EU is considering a ban on the sort of complex financial instruments that may have contributed to Greece's economic crisis.
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