empty
 
 

2017.01.0822:59:00UTC+00Australia Job Ads Fall In December: ANZ

Job advertisements in Australia declined for the first time in five months in December, latest survey from the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group revealed Monday.

Total job ads fell a seasonally adjusted 1.9 percent month-over-month in December, reversing 1.6 percent climb in the November.

Annual growth in job ads eased to 3.7 percent in December from 6.0 percent in the preceding month.

"While a disappointing outcome, we see the labour market as losing some of its previously strong momentum not stalling. Indeed, ANZ job ads rose by 0.5 percent over Q4 and in trend terms continue to rise," Jo Masters, senior economist at ANZ, said.

"While the labor market has clearly lost some momentum, business and consumer confidence remain elevated, capacity utilization appears to be on the rise, and retail sales have strengthened recently. As such, we continue to expect conditions in the labour market to support an ongoing, albeit gradual, decline in the unemployment rate this year."

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $9000 more!
    In May we raffle $9000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 100% Bonus
    Your unique opportunity to get a 100% bonus on your deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 55% Bonus
    Apply for a 55% bonus on your every deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback