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Sign InThe Australian ASX 200 Index retreated to $8,947 following cooling labor market data that showed an addition of only 17.9k jobs in March. While full-time employment remained a bright spot with 52k new positions, the broader sentiment shifted as the AUD/USD pair snapped its winning streak. The currency retreated below the key 0.7200 resistance level, failing to sustain the momentum that previously made it a top performer. This reversal suggests that the initial boost from global risk sentiment is facing headwinds from disappointing domestic data. Investors are now closely monitoring key support levels for the index as the 'bullish flag' technical pattern faces a critical test. The divergence between previous optimism and the current pullback highlights immediate pressure on both Australian equities and the currency.