In the US session JOLTS Job Openings figures were released.The number of job openings decreased to 5.7 million on the last business day of May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires increased to 5.5 million and separations increased to 5.3 million. Within separations, the quits rate was little changed at 2.2 percent and the layoffs and discharges rate was unchanged at 1.1 percent. This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the nonfarm sector by industry and by four geographic regions.
There will be no major data releases from Australia tomorrow. US session will be marked by Janet Yellen's testimony on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report before the House Financial Services Committee.
Figures to watch:
Fed Chair Yellen Testifies (Wednesday 16:00)