Banks boost ASX as miners slump; Unemployment hits five-year high

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has clawed back some early losses after unemployment hit its highest level in five years, easing the pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.

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