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Australia Westpac Consumer Sentiment
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Latest Release
Jul 11, 2018
Actual3.9%
Previous0.3%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2018 (Aug) | 10:30 | 3.9% | |||
| Jul 11, 2018 (Jul) | 10:30 | 3.9% | 0.3% | ||
| Jun 13, 2018 (Jun) | 10:30 | 0.3% | -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% |
News
Australia consumer confidence jumps to highest since 2013-survey
By Reuters - Jul 11, 2018
SYDNEY, July 11 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment jumped to its highest since late 2013 in July amid growing optimism on the economic outlook and on the prospect of future...
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...
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