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flag Australian consumer sentiment hit a seven-year high in November 2025, driven by stronger spending, housing recovery, and improved business conditions, despite lingering inflation and mixed outlooks.

flag Australian consumer sentiment surged to a seven-year high in November 2025, with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute index jumping 12.8% to 103.8—the first reading above 100 since early 2022—reflecting renewed optimism amid improving consumer demand, housing market recovery, and steady spending growth. flag Despite ongoing inflation concerns and a pause in rate cuts, household spending rose 5.1% through September, and business conditions improved in retail and wholesale sectors. flag South Australia ranked as the top state for business due to favorable policies, while Victoria ranked last over high taxes and complex licensing. flag However, some indicators, including unemployment expectations and homeowner sentiment, showed mixed signals, highlighting cautious optimism.

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