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Australia Westpac Consumer Sentiment

Latest Release

May 16, 2018

Actual

-0.6%

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.

Importance:

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Currency: AUD

Source: Westpac Banking Corporation

Release Date	Time	Actual	Previous
Jun 13, 2018 (Jun)	10:30		-0.6%
May 16, 2018 (May)	10:30	-0.6%	-0.6%
Apr 11, 2018 (Apr)	10:30	-0.6%	0.2%
Mar 14, 2018 (Mar)	09:30	0.2%	-2.3%
Feb 14, 2018 (Feb)	09:30	-2.3%	1.8%
Jan 17, 2018 (Jan)	09:30	1.8%	3.6%

News

CORRECTED-Australian consumer sentiment falls again in May By Reuters - May 16, 2018

(Corrects month to May, not April, in third paragraph)SYDNEY, May 16 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment eased again in May as consumers remained cautious about the outlook for...

Australian consumer sentiment eases in April - survey By Reuters - Apr 11, 2018

SYDNEY, April 11 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment eased slightly in April as worries about the future for family finances just managed to offset optimism about the economic...

Australia consumer sentiment flatlines in March-survey By Reuters - Mar 14, 2018

SYDNEY, March 14 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment inched fractionally higher in March as some improvement in the state of family finances just managed to offset concerns about...

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