Australia reported its sharpest fall in jobs since January.
Australia’s April Employment Change -4,300 (expected 25,000; last 61,100) and full employment change -27,100 (last 82,500). April Unemployment Rate 3.7% (expected 3.5%; last 3.5%) and April Participation Rate 66.7%, as expected (last 66.8%)
China will resume imports of Australian timber after halting most shipments in late 2020.