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Australia's Unemployment Rises Amid Slowing Job Growth

4/18/2025

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Australia's unemployment rate increased to 4.1% in March, up from 4.0% in February, with 32,200 new jobs created.
The total number of unemployed individuals rose by 3,000, reaching 614,600 nationwide.
Job growth has decelerated, with just 6,500 jobs added in the first quarter of 2025.
Economic uncertainty and global trade tensions could affect future job growth and the Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions.

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Story summary

Australia's unemployment rate increased to 4.1% in March, up from 4.0% in February, with 32,200 new jobs created.
The total number of unemployed individuals rose by 3,000, reaching 614,600 nationwide.
Job growth has decelerated, with just 6,500 jobs added in the first quarter of 2025.
Economic uncertainty and global trade tensions could affect future job growth and the Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions.