March jobs data shows modest growth amid global tensions

Australia's March employment figures are expected to show approximately 20,000 jobs added to the economy, with the unemployment rate forecast to remain around 4.3 per cent. The data represents the first labour market snapshot since the start of the US-Iran conflict, with economists anticipating potential pressure on construction, retail and hospitality sectors due to higher fuel costs and cautious consumer spending. Health, education and government-related roles, driven by aged care, NDIS and public spending, have been the primary sources of job creation in recent years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.