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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia ANZ Job Advertisements MoM climbed to 1.8% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements MoM climbed to 1.8% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 2.4% from April's -0.6% reading. The print exceeded the -0.4% consensus by 2.2%. ANZ Job Advertisements MoM has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, ANZ Job Advertisements MoM averaged -1.95%, vs 2.37% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 84th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
1.8
Actual
-0.4
Consensus
-0.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.5 percentage points
across last 7 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: -0.4
Actual: 1.8
Error: -2.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.84 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.67 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
ANZ Job Advertisements MoM (Australia) was reported at 1.8% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of -0.4% by 2.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of -0.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.19%, ranging from -3.3% to 4.4% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.13%, up from the prior three at -1.17%.
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). Over the last 7 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.5%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 6, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16) and RBA Rate Statement (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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ANZ Job Advertisements MoM - AU
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About ANZ Job Advertisements MoM — Australia
DEFINITION
ANZ Job Advertisements MoM (Month-on-Month) is a leading economic indicator that measures the change in the number of job advertisements placed by businesses in Australia. This indicator provides valuable insights into the current state of the job market and can be used to forecast future employment trends. It is widely considered a reliable gauge of the health of the Australian economy and is closely monitored by policymakers, businesses, and investors. A higher number of job advertisements indicates a growing job market, while a decline may signal a weakening economy.
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 (May 2026): actual 1.8 %, consensus -0.4 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): -0.8 %. Before that (Mar 2026): -3.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower 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 headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.84) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.