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Interest Rates and Unemployment: A Delicate Balance Australia's #unemployment rate ticked up from 4.0% in May to 4.1% in June, per the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Yet, it's still lower than many other major countries. For context, the unemployment rates are 4.1% in the USA, 4.4% in the UK, 5.0% in China, and 6.4% in both Canada and the Eurozone. 📊 ✂ The Reserve Bank of Australia closely monitors unemployment as a critical indicator for setting the cash rate. If unemployment climbs alongside a weakening economy, it may eventually push inflation down, potentially prompting a rate cut. 👷♂️ Conversely, a tight labour market with sustained wage growth (currently at 4.1% annually) could drive inflation up, making the Reserve Bank cautious about reducing rates. 💵 This being said, inflation is still the number one priority for the RBA so questions will be asked if the >1%, we may end up with a rate hike adding further pressure to a flat economy. #Economy #Unemployment #InterestRates #ReserveBank #AustraliaEconomy #GlobalEconomy #Inflation