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Why the RBA will be sweating on this week's jobs data
Caught between overheating property markets and signs of a moderating economy, the RBA will be praying for a solid jobs number this week.
Patrick Commins writes on Markets specialising in Equity Markets, Currencies, Debt Markets. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Patrick is Markets deputy editor and has over six years experience as a journalist.
Caught between overheating property markets and signs of a moderating economy, the RBA will be praying for a solid jobs number this week.
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