Lower numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for xxx/AUD pairs and bearish for AUD/xxx pairs.
The typical/expected impact on AUD pairs is medium.
The consensus forecast for Participation Rate is 66.8%. A higher value than forecast tends to be bullish for AUD/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/AUD pairs.
The most recent announced value for Participation Rate was 66.8% against a forecast of 66.9%.
Recent economic data has been broadly neutral for AUD. Other recent announcements which may affect the market's interpretation of the next Participation Rate result:
| Previous | Latest | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpac Consumer Confidence | Bullish change | -12.5% | 3.5% | ||
| Wage Price Index (QoQ) | (no change) | 0.8% | 0.8% | ||
| Exports (MoM) | Bearish change | 4.2% | -2.7% | ||
| Imports (MoM) | Bullish change | -2.7% | 14.1% | ||
| Trade Balance (MoM) | Bearish change | 5026M | -1841M | ||
| AiG Industry Index | Bullish change | -34.2 | -24.4 |
| Country: | Australia |
|---|---|
| Currency: | AUD |
| Source: | Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Category: | Labor Market |
| Frequency: | Monthly |