Group 1 - Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% in June, the highest level in four years, indicating a loosening labor market and providing more grounds for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lower interest rates next month [1] - The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an increase of only 2,000 jobs, entirely driven by part-time positions, while economists had expected an increase of 20,000 jobs [1] - The market has fully priced in expectations for the RBA to cut rates in August and again afterward, with a likelihood of another cut exceeding 50% [1] Group 2 - Australia's economic growth momentum remains weak, with low consumer confidence and household spending [2] - Trade uncertainties are affecting corporate investment decisions and prompting companies to reassess hiring plans, particularly as the August 1 tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump approaches [2] - The data suggests ongoing weakness in the private sector, leading to calls for the RBA to lower the cash rate at the next meeting [2]
澳大利亚失业率意外升至四年高点 澳洲联储8月降息几成定局
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-07-17 04:06