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Cover of the APAC Market Briefing for April 2026

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APAC Market Briefing: April 2026

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  • Australia’s unemployment remained at 4.3%, with employment increasing by 18,000
  • Japan’s unemployment improved to 2.6% in February
  • China’s urban unemployment rose to 5.4%, while energy costs added to regional inflation risks
Rising energy costs test APAC’s labour market resilience, with differing employment, unemployment and participation trends across Australia, Japan and China

The April 2026 APAC Market Briefing considers how rising energy costs are testing labour market resilience, with differing employment and participation trends across Australia, Japan, and China. Read the full report below.

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