Australia added 17.8k jobs in January, slightly below expectations of 20.3k, but the details were firm. Full-time employment rose a strong 50.5k, while part-time positions fell -32.7k. Unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, undershooting forecasts for a rise to 4.2%, with participation unchanged at 66.7%. Monthly hours worked increased 0.6% mom, reinforcing signs of steady […]
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