Australia employment -1700 jobs, much better than the forecast of -30,000. The unemployment rate for May 5.7%, as expected. AUDUSD jumps immediately from 8045 to 8080. The jobs number is much much better than expected and should act as support for AUD today.
Australia May employment -1700 s/adj, much better than expected
Source: www.forexlive.com
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