Australia Manufacturing Sector Accelerates In March - S&P Global

Australia Building Permits Climb 3.2% On Month In May

The total number of building permits issued in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 3.2 percent on month in May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday - coming in at 15,212.

RTTNews | 4 gün önce

Australia Central Bank Unexpectedly Maintains Status Quo

The Reserve Bank of Australia adopted a wait-and-see approach on Tuesday, defying expectations for a quarter-point rate cut but confirmed that an easing cycle is coming. The policy board, governed by Michele Bullock, decided to hold the cash rate target at 3.85 percent. A majority of six members voted to hold the rate, while three members sought a change from 3.85 percent.

RTTNews | 5 gün önce

Australia Manufacturing Sector Ebbs In June - S&P Global

The manufacturing sector in Australia continued to expand in June, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Tuesday with a manufacturing PMI score of 50.6.

RTTNews | 12 gün önce

Australia Inflation Eases In May

Australia's consumer price inflation softened more than expected in May, giving space for the central bank to lower its interest rate. The monthly Consumer Price Index indicator rose 2.1 percent year-on-year, following the 2.4 percent increase in April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported Wednesday. A similar lower rate was last seen in October 2024.

RTTNews | 18 gün önce

Australia NAB Business Conditions Ease; Confidence Improves

Australian business conditions eased in May amid ongoing profitability pressures and soft demand, while business confidence improved from the last month, survey data from NAB showed on Tuesday. A monthly survey conducted by Westpac showed that consumer confidence rose moderately in June, underpinned by interest rate cut and softening inflation.

RTTNews | 33 gün önce