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Daily economic update

Today's update on Australian building approvals provides yet another indication that domestic interest rates will remain on hold in the near term. Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, the total number of dwelling units approved ...

Daily economic update

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) reported a 2.9 per cent fall in its skilled vacancies index in January, led by a 3.6 per cent decline in openings for trades. Automotive trades posted the biggest decline (9.2 per cent) in ...

Daily Economic Update

The National Australia Bank's (NAB) monthly business survey showed Australian business conditions continue to improve. The business conditions index rose to 14 in December from 11 in the previous month, supported by better trading conditions and profitability. ...

Daily economic update

Reports of strong US durable goods orders could create doubt for those expecting the Federal Reserve to soon put an end to its monetary policy tightening. US durable goods orders rose by 1.3 per cent in December following an upwardly revised 5.4 per ...

Daily economic update

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and financial markets will welcome the country's latest inflation figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that headline consumer prices rose by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter - less than ...

Daily economic update

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that sales of new motor vehicles rose by 0.8 per cent to 81,096 units in December. Sales of sports utility vehicles rose by 8.1 per cent during the month, sales of 'other' vehicles increased by 1 per cent ...

Daily economic update

Australia's terms of trade continue to improve in the December quarter as the increase in the price of our exports outpaces the growth in import prices. Based on latest ABS data released today, Australian export prices rose by 2.2 per cent in the fourth ...

Daily economic update

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today released lending finance figures for November. The figures showed commercial and lease finance commitments rising during the month while personal borrowing fell. The value of total commercial finance commitments ...

Daily economic update

The Westpac/Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity rose by 1.3 points (0.6 per cent) to 234.2 in November from 232.90 in the previous month, suggesting continued decent growth in the Australian economy in the next three to nine months. ...

Daily economic update

The slowdown in the Australian property market continues. According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) the total value of dwelling finance commitments -- excluding alterations and additions -- fell by 0.4 per cent ...