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Australian Market Rises Amid Gold Surge and Job Growth
4/17/2025
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Story summary
- The Australian sharemarket increased by 0.5% to 7800.3, led by energy and gold stock gains.
- Gold prices soared past $US3300 an ounce, benefiting ASX gold producers significantly.
- Employment rose by 32,200 in March, maintaining the unemployment rate at 4.1%.
- Wall Street indices declined due to Federal Reserve concerns over inflation and interest rates.
- The S&P/ASX 200 remains below 7800, with varied performance in technology and banking sectors.
