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AustriaAustria Employment Change fell to 306.6K in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Austria Employment Change fell to 306.6K in September 2026, released October 2026, down 4.8K from August's 311.4K reading.
Latest Release
306.600000
Actual
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Consensus
311.400000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Employment Change (Austria) was reported at 307 thousand in October 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 311 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 327 thousand, ranging from 299 thousand to 380 thousand across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 306 thousand, down from the prior three at 327 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 27 thousand) is comparable than the prior year (σ 25 thousand).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish XAU).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Unemployment Rate (Nov 2) and Unemployment Rate (Nov 2).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Employment Change — Austria
DEFINITION
Employment Change is a key economic indicator that measures the net change in the number of people employed in a given period of time. It provides valuable insights into the health of the job market and overall economic growth. A positive employment change indicates an increase in job opportunities, while a negative change suggests a decline in employment. This indicator is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the current state of the economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 306.6 K. Prior reading (Sep 2026): 306.6 K. Before that (Aug 2026): 311.4 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - AT Events
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | AT | Unemployment Rate | 7.1 | 7.7 | 7.75 | High | |
| 07:30 | AT | Unemployed Persons | 306.6 | 312 | 315.00 | Low | |
| 08:30 | AT | Unemployed Persons | 306.6 | 312 | 315.00 | Low | |
| 08:30 | AT | Unemployment Rate | 7.1 | 7.7 | 7.75 | High | |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 07:30 | AT | Unemployment Rate | 7.1 | 7.7 | 7.75 | High | |
| 07:30 | AT | Unemployed Persons | 306.6 | 312 | 315.00 | Low | |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 08:00 | AT | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Low | |
| 08:00 | AT | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low | |
| 08:00 | AT | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Low | |
| 08:00 | AT | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Low | |