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Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds
21.07.2025 5

Pearls and Irritations

Jeff Borland

Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds

While unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, there’s some good news hidden in the data. And for homeowners, it makes a rate cut next month more...

17.07.2025 10

The Conversation

Jeff Borland

Interest rates, inflation and unemployment: Are there better ways to manage the economy?

As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) attempts to keep both inflation and unemployment rates low, it faces a tricky challenge. But are there...

04.10.2024 2

Pearls and Irritations

Jeff Borland

Unemployment of 4.2% is a sign of RBA success, but it might not last. Here’s why

Today’s news that an extra 47,500 Australians found work in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% is a sign of success for both...

19.09.2024 20

The Conversation

Jeff Borland