The economy lost almost 41,000 jobs in July - but the unemployment rate fell to a new 48 year low of 3.4%.

Jarden Australia Chief Economist Carlos Cacho explains why the participation rate is so significant, and what it all means for the Reserve Bank's decisions on interest rates.

The economy lost almost 41,000 jobs in July - but the unemployment rate fell to a new 48 year low of 3.4%. Jarden Australia Chief Economist Carlos Cacho explains why the participation rate is so significant, and what it all means for the Reserve Bank's decisions on interest rates.

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Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia’s aviation sector, including why direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York matter so much to Qantas, and how rising fuel prices are changing airline economics.

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Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia&rsquo;s aviation sector, including why direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York matter so much to Qantas, and how rising fuel prices are changing airline economics. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Oil prices, old planes and airfare wars: inside Australia’s airlines

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Interview: Why unemployment fell, even though jobs were lost in July

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