澳大利亚在2026年初的强劲就业市场刺激了对通货膨胀的担忧,增加了进一步提高利率的可能性。 Australia's strong job market in early 2026 fuels inflation concerns, raising chances of further interest rate hikes.

澳大利亚的就业市场在2026年初保持强劲,根据英联邦银行的报告,雇主增加了数千个职位。 Australia's jobs market remained strong in early 2026, with employers adding thousands of positions, according to Commonwealth Bank's report. 年工资增长率从11月的3.2%略微下降至12月的3.1%,但仍保持上升。 Annual wage growth dipped slightly to 3.1% in December from 3.2% in November but remains elevated. 劳动力市场紧张,加上消费者需求强劲,预计通货膨胀压力将持续上升,增加利率在今年晚些时候进一步上涨的可能性。 The tight labor market, combined with strong consumer demand, is expected to sustain upward pressure on inflation, increasing the likelihood of further interest rate hikes later in the year. Belinda Allen是该银行的澳大利亚经济负责人,他说,澳大利亚经济处于稳固的地位,但劳动力市场实力带来的持续通胀风险可能导致持续货币紧缩。 Belinda Allen, the bank’s head of Australian economics, said the economy is in a solid position, but persistent inflation risks from labor market strength may lead to continued monetary tightening.