Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.6% as Labor Force Expands
Employment grew by 39,500 in August, but stronger labor-force participation pushed the number of unemployed Australians to 722,900.
Employment grew by 39,500 in August, but stronger labor-force participation pushed the number of unemployed Australians to 722,900.
Norges Bank delivered a 25-basis-point increase after November inflation remained well above its 2% target, while signaling that rates would likely stay high for some time.
France’s business climate fell two points to 96 in September, with retail trade showing the sharpest decline while manufacturing and construction were stable.
Michael Barr said additional policy tightening is likely to be needed after the Fed’s September rate increase, as inflation risks have risen while labor-market risks have receded.
Cintas raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS ranges after first-quarter gross margin reached 51.5% and adjusted diluted EPS increased 15.8%.
Paychex posted higher fiscal first-quarter revenue and profit and raised parts of its fiscal 2027 outlook, including its growth forecast for PEO and Insurance Solutions.
Reported sales fell 3% to $4.39 billion as the U.S. yogurt divestiture reduced revenue, while adjusted operating profit declined 11% in constant currency.
The registered direct offering will sell 3.125 million shares at $8 each, with Forward saying net proceeds will fund additional SOL purchases.
Cracker Barrel expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $3.325 billion to $3.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $200 million after fiscal 2026 revenue fell 5%.
Marex is now live across Bullish spot and derivatives markets, adding another venue for liquidity supporting its OTC derivatives and structured-products business.