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Australia's unemployment rate remained at 3.5 per cent in March, with a record number of people in work despite softening economic conditions. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball to find out more, including what it means for interest rates, and why the tight labour market in the hospitality industry may be about to ease. Plus, Henry Jennings from Marcus Today takes a look at the day's market action.


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Australia's unemployment rate remained at 3.5 per cent in March, with a record number of people in work despite softening economic conditions. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball to find out more, including what it means for interest rates, and why the tight labour market in the hospitality industry may be about to ease. Plus, Henry Jennings from Marcus Today takes a look at the day's market action.


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