Free Trial

Mixed Jobs Report For September, AUD Weaker, Bond Futures Tick Higher

AUSTRALIA DATA

The September jobs report was mixed. Jobs growth was weaker than expected at +6.7k (+20k forecast). This was due to a fall in fulltime employment growth (-39.9k, part time +46.5k). The employment rate dipped though to 3.6% (3.7% forecast). This looks due to the fall in the participation rate. More details to follow.

  • AUD/USD initially rose post the release, likely on account of the lower unemployment rate. We nudged back above 0.6330 (prior around 0.6325), but we now sit near 0.6315, fresh lows for the session and off around 0.30% versus NY closing levels. The detail looking softer in terms of full-time employment a likely facotr in the A$ turnaround
  • In the bond space, futures have ticked 1-2pips higher. OIS is broadly unchanged.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.