最新报道:Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped to 4.3% in June, the highest level since January 2022, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider rate cuts as early as August. The jobless rate rose from 4.0% in May, with the economy losing 6,600 jobs versus expectations of 15,000 new positions. Economists now see a 60% chance of an August rate cut, up from 40% before the data release. The weak labor market data follows recent softer inflation figures, suggesting the RBA's aggressive tightening cycle may have cooled the economy more than intended. Markets are pricing in two full rate cuts by year-end.