ANZ January job ads reaction mixed

06 February 2017

 

ANZ’s job advertisement survey is well-known as a leading indicator of employment. It reflects changes in demand for labour and provides another measure of activity in the economy. January’s figures totally reversed December’s decline and provided a glimmer of hope to job seekers. Total job advertisements rose by 4% for the month and 7.1% compared to January 2016, whereas December’s comparable figures were -2.2% and +3.7% (after revisions).

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