Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June.

This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. 

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Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June.
This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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