ForexMedium•25 June 2026•
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Australian May jobs data tests AUD/USD trajectory
Key Facts
1Australia's May labour force and household spending data are scheduled for release today.
2The data has the potential to significantly shift RBA cash rate expectations, bond yields, and the Australian dollar.
In a development focusing currency traders on Australian economic data, the May labour force and household spending data are scheduled for release today. The data has the potential to significantly shift RBA cash rate expectations, bond yields, and the Australian dollar, according to forex.com analysts.
This release comes amid volatility in major currency markets, with UK employment data for May showing employment change rising to 100K versus a 75K forecast, per market data. Japan's core inflation rate stood at 1.4% in May, in line with expectations.
Traders await the jobs and spending data outcomes to determine the next direction, with potential for increased volatility in upcoming sessions.