The ANZ Newspaper Job Ads MoM measures the change in the number of job advertisements published in major daily newspapers across Australia. It serves as a leading indicator of labor market health, as businesses typically advertise vacancies before hiring. While its significance has diminished relative to internet job ads, it still provides insight into traditional employment trends. A higher-than-expected reading is generally positive for the Australian Dollar (AUD).
The index is calculated by counting the number of job advertisements appearing in the employment sections of major metropolitan newspapers. The data is then seasonally adjusted to account for recurring monthly variations.
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