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澳大利亚6月份失业率攀升至三年半以来的最高点
news flash·2025-07-17 01:48

Core Insights - Australia's unemployment rate rose to its highest level in three and a half years in June, reaching 4.3%, up from 4.1% in May, indicating a significant shift in the labor market [1] - The net employment change in June was an increase of only 2,000 jobs, which fell short of market expectations of a 20,000 increase, following a decrease of 1,100 jobs in May [1] - Full-time employment saw a notable decline, with a loss of 38,200 positions in June, contributing to the overall rise in the unemployment rate [1] Employment Data - The labor force participation rate increased to 67.1%, suggesting a slight uptick in the number of individuals actively seeking work [1] - After a significant rise in working hours in May, there was a decrease of 0.9% in June, indicating potential volatility in labor demand [1]