
The local share market has given up its early gains to finish lower after a stronger-than-expected domestic labour market report dimmed chances for quick interest rate cuts in 2025.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended Thursday down 23.3 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 8,330.3, while the broader All Ordinaries dropped 23.5 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 8,586.9.