Midday Report Thursday
MARKET AT MIDDAY The ASX 200 is up 15 points to 7339 (+0.2%), losing early gains after unemployment data came in flat at 3.5%, raising the likelihood of another rate rise. The Aussie dollar gained on the news while bond yields climbed higher. BHP Group (BHP) +0.3%, Rio Tinto (RIO) +0.5%, and Fortescue Metals (FMG) +1.2% also advanced, boosted by BHP Group's record annual iron ore production. Mineral Resources (MIN) up 5.4% after agreeing to sell…