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Australian business activity flat in September, consumer confidence at 12-month low, inflation up, rates held steady.
Australian business activity held steady in September, with conditions unchanged at +8 and confidence rising to +7, above average, driven by stronger sales and profits.
However, employment weakened and forward orders turned negative.
Consumer confidence fell to 83, a 12-month low, amid growing financial concerns, particularly among mortgage holders, and pessimism about the economy’s long-term outlook.
Inflation pressures persisted, with retail price growth accelerating to 0.7%, while labor costs slowed.
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates steady at 3.60%, with expectations of a final 25 basis point cut in February 2026.
La actividad empresarial australiana se mantuvo estable en septiembre, la confianza de los consumidores se mantuvo en su nivel más bajo en 12 meses, la inflación aumentó y las tasas se mantuvieron estables.