A 2.0% rise in ANZ-Indeed Job Ads fuels expectations of a hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia amid persistent inflation pressures.
The Australian Dollar climbed against the USD, trading near 0.7010 in Asian hours after two sessions of declines. A 2.0% month-over-month increase in ANZ-Indeed Job Ads for July reinforced labor market tightness, adding to inflation concerns that may prompt the RBA to maintain a hawkish stance.
Job ads had dipped 1.9% in June, following a 5.3% rise in May. The latest data contrasts with a softer trend earlier in the year, signaling potential wage pressures. Inflation expectations remain elevated, with markets pricing in a higher-for-longer rate outlook.
AUD/USD pared earlier losses, reflecting investor sentiment toward a more aggressive RBA policy path compared to other major central banks.