Easing labour market may spell good news on interest rates
The series of interest rate rises were aimed at taking the heat out of inflation and slowing the economy.
Chalmers boasts 3.6% unemployment rate, says record 465,000 jobs created in Labor’s first year
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the national economy is prepared to take on global headwinds, following data showing Australia outperforming international peers.
Job market resilient despite inflationary and interest rate pressures
Unemployment has barely budged even as the central bankers do all they can to cool the economy.
Are we heading towards the end of low unemployment? The numbers say yes
In January, unemployment lifted from 3.5% to 3.7%, and there’s a decent chance it’ll never drop that low again in our lifetimes.
The budget sets us up for an unreasonably slow economic recovery, says Grattan Institute
Josh Frydenberg has repetedly said the 2020 budget is “all about jobs”, but he hasn't drawn attention to his economic recovery timeline.
Coronavirus update for business: Michael Hill closes some stores for good, beneath the unemployment stats, and Zoox seeks a buyer
Unemployment rates aren't all they seem, Aussie-founded self-driving car startup is up for sale, and jeweller Michael Hill feels the bite of COVID-19.
