Forecasting the upcoming week: The RBA is set to hike rates; NFP shifts the focus to US jobs

What this means for your job search: Expect some tech companies to become more selective in hiring as rising interest rates increase capital costs. Focus on demonstrating your immediate value and adaptability to changing business priorities during your applications and interviews. Another auspicious week for the US Dollar (USD) saw the buck climbing to fresh two-month highs, always underpinned by hawkish Fedspeak, while better-than-expected results in the US docket have also lent legs to the strong rebound.