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Australia Westpac Consumer Sentiment
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Latest Release
Sep 15, 2021
Actual2.0%
Previous-4.4%
The Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index measures the change in the level of consumer confidence in economic activity.
On the index, a level above 100.0 indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.
The data is compiled from a survey of about 1,200 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.
| Release Date | Time | Actual | Forecast | Previous | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 (Oct) | 09:30 | 2.0% | |||
| Sep 15, 2021 (Sep) | 10:30 | 2.0% | -4.4% | ||
| Aug 11, 2021 (Aug) | 10:30 | -4.4% | 1.5% | ||
| Jul 14, 2021 (Jul) | 10:30 | 1.5% | -5.2% | ||
| Jun 09, 2021 (Jun) | 11:00 | -5.2% | -4.8% | ||
| May 19, 2021 (May) | 10:30 | -4.8% | 6.2% |
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