Australian dollar jumps after strong jobs data adds to stable interest rate outlook

SYDNEY, March 13 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar leapt more than half a cent on Thursday after strong jobs data squeezed short positions and added to the view of a stable interest rate outlook. News Search ID:nS9N0KH017

The Aussie jumped as high as $0.9076 , from $0.8985 in early trade, pulling closer to a three-month peak of $0.9135 touched last week. It was last at $0.9065.

(Reporting by Cecile Lefort; Editing by Paul Tait)

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Keywords: MARKETS AUSTRALIA/FOREX