AUD Full-Time Employment Change comes in at 16.3K - ForexCracked
0.04 pip average spreads, measured over a full month of live data. Unrestricted EAs and a free MT5 virtual server.Open an accountOpen
Event recap AUD

AUD Full-Time Employment Change comes in at 16.3K

Published Aug 20, 02:00 UTC
Impact
4/ 10, low
Market reaction Live, FXC rate feed
PairNowSince publish
AUDUSD
Change measured from story publish at 02:00 UTC, from our own MT4 feed.

Australia’s Full-Time Employment Change was reported at 16.3K. This follows the prior month’s figure of 29.3K.

Following the release, the Australian Dollar saw varied reactions against major currencies. AUDCAD moved -8.1 pips 15 minutes after the data. This compares to a median 1-hour move of 17 pips after past releases. AUDCHF moved -2.3 pips, while its median 1-hour move is 13 pips. AUDJPY registered a -10 pip move, with a median 1-hour move of 20 pips. AUDNZD moved -18 pips, exceeding its median 1-hour move of 16 pips. AUDUSD moved -12 pips, against a median 1-hour move of 15 pips. EURAUD moved +26 pips, close to its median 1-hour move of 28 pips. GBPAUD moved +45 pips, exceeding its median 1-hour move of 30 pips. For several pairs, the initial 15-minute moves were smaller than or comparable to their historical median 1-hour moves.

Market analysis, not financial advice. Tone scores describe news coverage, not trade recommendations. How our market news works.