Market closes flat as ABS data shows job vacancy falls: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Thursday, June 28, 2012

The Australian sharemarket edged slightly higher today.

The ASX200 rose 0.07% to 4046.2, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 0.06% to 4086.6.

Earlier, ABS data showed the number of jobs vacant fell 5.3% in the three months to May.

Myriam Robin is a reporter for SmartCompany and its sister site LeadingCompany. She has degrees in economics, international studies and journalism. She likes writing about businesses taking risks and doing new things.

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Market closes flat as ABS data shows job vacancy falls: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Thursday, June 28, 2012

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