The FX market session was notably influenced by a series of economic releases, primarily from Australia, where the Unemployment Rate rose to 4.50% from 4.30% and total Employment declined by 18,600. Despite this significant domestic data, the Australian Dollar (AUD) saw gains against the U.S. Dollar, suggesting broader USD weakness or prevailing risk sentiment overshadowed the negative labor market news. Japanese and New Zealand government bond yields also saw mixed movements, with JPY yields generally rising and NZD yields broadly declining, yet both currencies experienced appreciation against the greenback.
Economic Releases
The primary drivers of market sentiment in the past session stemmed from key economic data out of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. These releases provided fresh insights into the respective economies, influencing central bank expectations and currency valuations. For a comprehensive view of global macroeconomic indicators, visit our Macro Intelligence Dashboard.
| Currency | Indicator | Value | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Employment | 14,737,400 | 14,756,000 | -0.13% |
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Full Time Employment | 10,160,900 | 10,171,600 | -0.11% |
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Part Time Employment | 4,576,500 | 4,584,400 | -0.17% |
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Participation Rate | 66.70% | 66.80% | -0.15% |
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Risk Free Rate | 4.35% | 4.35% | UNCHANGED |
| 🇦🇺 AUD | Unemployment Rate | 4.50% | 4.30% | +4.65% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 10Y | 2.71% | 2.69% | +0.74% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 20Y | 3.59% | 3.58% | +0.28% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 2Y | 1.42% | 1.42% | UNCHANGED |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 30Y | 3.87% | 3.88% | -0.26% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 3Y | 1.60% | 1.60% | UNCHANGED |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 40Y | 3.84% | 3.87% | -0.78% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 5Y | 2.00% | 1.99% | +0.50% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Gov Bond 7Y | 2.29% | 2.26% | +1.33% |
| 🇯🇵 JPY | Inflation Linked Bond | 2.71% | 2.69% | +0.74% |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Deposit Rates | 2.25% | 2.25% | UNCHANGED |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Gov Bond 10Y | 4.61% | 4.64% | -0.65% |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Gov Bond 2Y | 3.49% | 3.56% | -1.97% |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Gov Bond 3Y | 3.64% | 3.70% | -1.62% |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Gov Bond 5Y | 4.09% | 4.14% | -1.21% |
| 🇳🇿 NZD | Inflation Linked Bond | 1.54% | 1.54% | UNCHANGED |
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