FX.co ★ Australian Job Ads Edge Higher

In August 2025, ANZ-Indeed's Australian Job Ads saw a slight increase of 0.1% month-on-month, recovering from a revised decrease of 0.6% in July. This indicates a robust labor market despite recent lower interest rates. ANZ economist Madeline Dunk commented, "The consistent strength in Job Ads suggests that the unemployment rate is likely to remain stable." Dunk anticipates one more 25 basis points cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in November. The RBA had reduced rates to 3.6% in August, marking the third reduction this year, due to declining inflation and a slight increase in unemployment. Annually, job ads increased by 1.9%, maintaining a level 15.1% above those seen before the pandemic. Furthermore, Callam Pickering from Indeed observed a significant recovery in education job postings in August, which had previously been a limiting factor for hiring. He also noted substantial growth in the retail and food services sectors. Retail demand is expected to surge in anticipation of the holiday season, especially with the upcoming Black Friday sales.