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AUSSIE: AUD/USD extends losses after the publication of the latest Australian

labour market report. Headline unemployment rate edged higher to 5.3% from 5.2%,

which was driven by bump in participation rate to the record high of 66.2%.

Employment swelled more than expected, but solely on the back of part-time jobs

addition. Underemployment inched higher.

- The rate last trades off lows at $0.6796, 31 pips worse off. The 50% fibo

retracement of this month's rally at $0.6791 limited the reaction move and bears

look for a fall below the level. This would clear the way to the 61.8% fibo

retracement of the same range, located at $0.6767.

- AUD/JPY has shed 53 pips, last deals at Y73.52. A break under the Sep 9 low of

Y73.42 would open up the 50-DMA at Y73.32. Bulls would be pleased by a return

onto the Y74.00 handle.

- AUD/NZD last seen at NZ$1.0774, 29 pips lower on the day. The pair is heading

towards the channel support/Sep 16 low at NZ$1.0754/52. A breakout would expose

the NZ$1.0708-09 region, which registered a series of highs earlier this month.

Bulls look for a break above NZ$1.0797, the high of Sep 13.