Surge in unemployment could make ‘stronger case’ for a rate cut
Moomoo Chief Commercial Officer Michael McCarthy says the unemployment figures set to drop next week will be a “crucial read” ...
US has productivity lessons for Australia
The unexpected coexistence of high inflation and high unemployment that emerged in the 1970s prompted economists at the time ...
'Slow grind' tipped for 2025 economy as interest rates, unemployment, inflation, China and Trump collide
2025 offers no quick fixes to the economic problems of the past year, according to experts, but expect an easing of interest ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
Australia's unemployment rate falls to 3.9pc in November, its lowest level since March
The Reserve Bank next meets in mid-February and markets are now pricing in lower odds of an interest rate cut, about 50-50 according to Bloomberg. Australia's unemployment rate fell to 3.9 per ...
SBS8d
The factors that could impact the chances of a February rate cut
"Australia should be able to run an unemployment rate of about 4.0 per cent and see inflation within the target band sustainably," Aird said. "But we don't know if the RBA shares our view (or is ...
Earth-shattering interest rates call
Interest rate speculation was never ending during 2024. We were expecting rate cuts midway through the year, before having our expectations managed by the RBA.
Experts make 2025 interest rates predictions - including one earth-shattering call
Interest rate speculation was never ending during 2024. We were expecting rate cuts midway through the year, before having our expectations managed by the RBA.
The Australian Financial Review27d
‘Bye-bye’ February rate cut as unemployment rate falls to 3.9pc
Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 3.9 per cent last month, cementing the jobs market as among the strongest in the developed world and dampening the prospect of a February ...
hcamag.com27d
Australia's unemployment rate sinks to 3.9% in November — ABS
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in November, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). David Taylor, ABS Head of ...
Reuters28d
Australia's unemployment drops to 8-mth low, markets pare Feb rate-cut bets
SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia's jobless rate posted a shock decline to ... Wage growth has also underwhelmed, suggesting unemployment perhaps does not need to rise further to keep inflation ...
FXStreet28d
Breaking: Australia’s Unemployment Rate declines to 3.9% in November vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate came in at 3.9% in November, compared with the previous figure of 4.1%, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS ...
Zee Business27d
Australian unemployment falls to 3.9%
the official unemployment rate was 3.9 per cent in November, down from 4.1 per cent in October and the lowest figure since March, reports Xinhua news agency. News Corp Australia newspapers reported ...