AUD Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds steady at 4.5%
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| AUDUSD | — | — |
Australia’s Unemployment Rate is set for release on September 24, 2026, at 01:30 UTC. The market consensus anticipates the rate to hold steady at 4.5%, matching the previous reading. This economic indicator carries a high impact rating for the Australian dollar, making it a key focus for traders.
Historically, this release has generated significant volatility. After past releases, AUDUSD has seen a median 1-hour move of 15 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 24+ pips over 121 measured events since 2015. EURAUD has experienced a median 1-hour move of 27 pips, with top-quarter moves exceeding 53 pips across 120 releases. GBPAUD typically sees a median 1-hour move of 30 pips, with top-quarter events moving 55+ pips over 121 releases. AUDJPY has a median 1-hour move of 20 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 30+ pips over 119 releases. Direction-reliability statistics are not yet available for this event.
Recent releases show varied outcomes. In August 2026, the actual rate was 4.5% against a forecast of 4.3%, leading to an AUDUSD 1-hour move of -13 pips. The July 2026 release saw an actual 4.4% versus a 4.5% forecast, with AUDUSD moving +14 pips.