The Australian share market has slumped to a six-week low after a mass sell-off on Wall Street but recovered slightly after softer-than-expected wages data. Australia's largest company, BHP, edged up 0.1 per cent to $48.34, while fellow miners Fortescue and Rio Tinto fell 1.8 and 0.5 per cent respectively. Logistics software provider WiseTech climbed 4.3 per cent to $58.21 after Australia's largest tech company posted better than expected earnings figures. The Australian dollar was buying 68.39 US cents, down from 68.95 US cents at Tuesday's ASX close. ON THE ASX:* The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index finished Wednesday down 21.8 points, or 0.3 per cent, at 7,314.5.
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