CommBank sees Australia wage growth edge up to 3.2% in July

PUBT · 2d ago
CommBank sees Australia wage growth edge up to 3.2% in July
  • Commonwealth Bank analysis showed annual wage growth rose to 3.2% in July from 3.1%, signaling modest strengthening.
  • Quarterly wage growth held at 0.8%, indicating momentum stabilized rather than accelerated despite July award and minimum wage increases.
  • Compensation of employees proxy stayed at 5.7%, suggesting the broader wage bill remained steady.
  • Labour Insights estimated employment rose about 21,000 in July, pointing to a steady jobs market near break-even for unemployment stability.
  • Economists flagged official ABS job gains may be overstated, reinforcing expectations for a rising unemployment rate as growth slows.


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