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Australian employment unexpectedly falls in September

October 15, 2026 · Pardip Bansal

Australian employment unexpectedly falls in September

Australia data

ReleaseActualFcstPrior
Employmentfellrise-
Unemp rate4.7%-4.7%

above fcst below in line

Market reaction price up price down

FX
  • AUD underperformed as RBA hike odds were scaled back

Assets: AUD/USD, Australian 3Y yields

What it means A softening labour market gives the RBA room to pause, diverging from the Fed debate.

FO view: A softening labour market gives the RBA room to pause, diverging from the Fed debate.

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