ANZ’s job advertisement survey is well-known as a leading indicator of employment numbers. It reflects changes in demand for labour and provides another measure of activity in the economy. Figures for February have been released and, after revisions were made to previously-recorded data, total advertisements were 0.7% lower than January’s figures but 6.9% higher than figures from January 2016. David Plank, ANZ Head of Australian Economics, said the figures should...