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Australia Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February 2026, exceeding both the 4.1% forecast and levels seen in the previous two months. This marked the highest reading since November.
Published on 2026-03-19

Australia Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February 2026, exceeding both the 4.1% forecast and levels seen in the previous two months. This marked the highest reading since November, as the number of unemployed increased by 35,000 to a three-month high of 659,100 from 624,200 in January. Those seeking full-time work grew by 31,000 to 433,000, and part-time job seekers edged up 3,900 to 226,100. Meanwhile, employment climbed 48,900 to a new peak of 14.75 million, easily beating estimates of a 20,300 increase and after an upwardly revised 26,000 gain in January. Part-time employment jumped 79,400 to 4.63 million, but full-time employment declined 30,500 to 10.12 million. The participation rate hit a four-month high of 66.9%, compared with estimates and December's 66.7%. The underemployment rate held steady at 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs eased 3 million to 2,007 million.
Published on 2026-03-19

Australia Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February 2026, exceeding both the 4.1% forecast and levels seen in the previous two months. This marked the highest reading since November, as the number of unemployed increased by 35,000 to a three-month high of 659,100 from 624,200 in January. Those seeking full-time work grew by 31,000 to 433,000, and part-time job seekers edged up 3,900 to 226,100. Meanwhile, employment climbed 48,900 to a new peak of 14.75 million, easily beating estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 26,000 gain in January. Part-time employment jumped 79,400 to 4.63 million, but full-time employment declined 30,500 to 10.12 million. The participation rate hit a four-month high of 66.9%, compared with estimates and December's 66.7%. The underemployment rate held steady at 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs eased 3 million to 2,007 million.
Published on 2026-03-19

Australia Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February 2026, exceeding both the 4.1% forecast and levels seen in the previous two months. This marked the highest reading since November, as the number of unemployed increased by 35,000 to a three-month high of 659,100 from 624,200 in January. Those seeking full-time work grew by 31,000 to 433,000, and part-time job seekers edged up 3,900 to 226,100. Meanwhile, employment climbed 48,900 to a new peak of 14.75 million, easily beating estimates of a 20,300 increase and after an upwardly revised 26,000 gain in January. Part-time employment jumped 79,400 to 4.63 million, but full-time employment declined 30,500 to 10.12 million. The participation rate hit a four-month high of 66.9%, compared with estimates and December's 66.7%. The underemployment rate held steady at 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs eased 3 million to 2,007 million.
Published on 2026-03-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed people edged down 19,00 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from December's 626,600, with the number of people seeking full-time jobs easing 16,000 to 403,600 while those looking for part-time jobs gained 14,100 to 221,100. Employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 in January from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Meanwhile, employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, but part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Meanwhile, employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, but part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 in January from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed people edged down 19,00 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from December's 626,600. Meanwhile, employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, falling short of estimates of a 20,000 increase and slowing from an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment increased by 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment decreased by 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, rebounding from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs dropped by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs dropped by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, rebounding from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22