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US jobs beat forecasts again as Germany output slips and Australia hikes rates
Economy
Published on 10 May 2026
Three countries, three signals on where growth is heading
US employers added more jobs than expected for a second month, strengthening the case for resilient hiring. But the broader picture is uneven: Germany’s industrial output fell again, while Australia’s central bank raised interest rates for a third straight meeting. Together, the updates underscore how global growth is diverging by country even as markets watch a unified trend.
- US job growth beat expectations for a second month
- Germany’s industrial output declined again
- Australia raised rates for a third consecutive meeting
- Global economic momentum is pulling apart across regions
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