NZ jobs change in line with expectations; unemployment rate ticks slightly higher

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Employment Change for the second quarter in New Zealand came at 0.4% vs 0.4% exp and 1.7% last, while the jobless rate stood at 6.4% vs 6.3% exp and 6.2%. The Labour cost index for Q2 printed 0.4% vs 0.5% exp and +0.4% last. Participation rate for Q2 stood at 68.0% vs 67.9% exp and 67.8% prior.