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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia ANZ Job Advertisements held to -0.7% in December 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased January 2014
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements held to -0.7% in December 2013, released January 2014.
Latest Release
-0.700000
Actual
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Consensus
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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 | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
ANZ Job Advertisements (Australia) was reported at -0.7% in January 2014.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -0.57%, up from the prior three at -2.97%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish AUD).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Employment Change (Jun 18) and Full Time Employment Chg (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update January 2014.
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About ANZ Job Advertisements — Australia
DEFINITION
ANZ Job Advertisements is a leading economic indicator that measures the number of job advertisements posted by businesses in Australia and New Zealand. This indicator provides valuable insights into the current state of the job market, as well as future employment trends. It is widely used by policymakers, businesses, and investors to assess the health of the economy and make informed decisions. ANZ Job Advertisements is considered a reliable and timely indicator, making it a crucial tool for monitoring the labor market and overall economic performance.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Labor-market data shapes consumer-spending forecasts and is closely tracked by central banks assessing the output gap and wage-inflation pass-through. 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 (Jan 2014): actual -0.7 %. Prior reading (Jan 2014): -0.7 %. Before that (Dec 2013): -0.8 %.
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 bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.