Friday: Australian jobs growth beats forecasts

5 in 5 with ANZ - A podcast by ANZ

Global markets are stable after solid US retail sales data. Strong Australian employment growth keeps the spotlight on the RBA ahead of next month’s rates decision. The Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds rates, and New Zealand’s international airfares rise nearly 30% in December. In our bonus deep dive interview, ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton previews 2025 for the Australian economy. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/