Australia's jobless rate steady at 6.2 percent

Australia's unemployment rate remained stable at 6.2 percent in September, data showed Thursday, with some analysts suggesting it may have peaked as the economy moves away from a dependence on mining. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed that in rounded terms, some 5,100 jobs were lost from the economy, with full-time positions falling by about 13,900 and part-time roles increasing by around 8,900. The seasonally adjusted reading was better than analysts' expectations of an increas