Australian Unemployment Falls to 4.1% in December
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in December, with employment increasing by 65,200 jobs, prompting a shift in RBA rate hike expectations.
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Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025, marking a seven-month low, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This significant drop from November's 4.3% defied analysts' forecasts, which anticipated a rise to 4.4%. Employment surged by 65,200, far surpassing the market's expectation of a 30,000 increase. Full-time jobs saw a robust recovery, adding 54,800 positions.
