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international oil prices: And the Australian share market looks set to open higher following strong gains on Wall Street and a lift in international oil prices, according to Nine News Australia. At 0645 AEST on Thursday, the share price index was up 36 points at 5,241. At 0700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 77.97 US cents, up from 77.86 cents on Wednesday. LONDON - The number of people out of work in Britain rose for the first time since mid-2015 in the three months to February, the latest sign the economy is slowing as Britain gears up for a divisive referendum on its membership of the European Union. WASHINGTON - US home resales rebounded more than expected in March, suggesting the housing market recovery remained intact despite signs that economic growth probably stalled in the first quarter. LONDON - Senior staff at Port Talbot, Britain biggest steel works, are seeking to launch a management buyout plan with the support of staff, investors and the government to save the loss-making plant put up for sale by Tata Steel. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.