Australian Industry Group Performance of Manufacturing index rose 2.3 to 59.0 in September, indicating faster growth across the sector. It’s now in two years of “uninterrupted expansions”, the longest run since 2005. All seven activity sub-indexes expanded, that is above 50. Five activity sub-indexes accelerated with the new orders sub-index reaching a six-month high.
AiG also noted that “the manufacturing sector has confounded doubters in recent years by lifting employment and production despite the exit of passenger car assembly from Australia. Australia’s manufacturing sector is diverse and comprised of multiple sub-sectors that are continuing to adapt to their operating environment. An improving economy, along with infrastructure, mining, renewable and defence projects continue to support demand for manufacturing products in 2018.”
Also from Australia, TD Securities Inflation rose 0.3% mom in September.
