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Australia Westpac Consumer Sentiment
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Latest Release
Jan 18, 2022
Actual-2.0%
Previous-1.0%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2022 (Feb) | 18:30 | -2.0% | |||
| Jan 18, 2022 (Jan) | 18:30 | -2.0% | -1.0% | ||
| Dec 14, 2021 (Dec) | 18:30 | -1.0% | 0.6% | ||
| Nov 09, 2021 (Nov) | 18:30 | 0.6% | -1.5% | ||
| Oct 12, 2021 (Oct) | 18:30 | -1.5% | 2.0% | ||
| Sep 14, 2021 (Sep) | 19:30 | 2.0% | -4.4% |
News
Gold Down, Near-One Week Low as Treasury Yields Soar to Two-Year Highs
By Investing.com - Jan 18, 2022
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By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was down on Wednesday morning in Asia and was near the one-week low hit during the previous session. U.S. Treasury yields climbed to two-year highs as expectations for...
Dollar Up, Boosted Back Above Support Levels as U.S. Yields Climb
By Investing.com - Jan 18, 2022
By Gina Lee Investing.com – The dollar was up on Wednesday morning in Asia, with rising U.S. yields pushing it back above support levels that have not been hit in the past few months. Investors also...
Asian Stocks Down, Global Shares Selloff Continues as Treasury Yields Climb
By Investing.com - Jan 18, 2022
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By Gina Lee Investing.com – Asia Pacific stocks were mostly down on Wednesday morning, with surging U.S. Treasury yields contributing to the continuation of a global selloff. Investors also continue...
Analysis
Aussie Extends Gains On Jobs Data
By Kenny Fisher - Jan 20, 2022
The Australian dollar is in positive territory for a second straight day. In the European session, AUD/USD was trading at 0.7233, up 0.30% on the day. On the fundamentals front, Australian employment...
Aussie Rises Ahead Of Key Employment Data
By Kenny Fisher - Jan 20, 2022
The Australian dollar reversed directions and pushed above the 72 line. In the North American session, AUD/USD was trading at 0.7224, up 0.54% on the day. Australia released December employment...
Focus Shifts To Inflation Data And Central Banks' Reaction
By Tickmill - Jan 10, 2022
This week, the focus remains on inflation and how central banks may be forced to deal with it sooner, as FX traders fret over interest rate differentials. The persistent increase in inflation is...
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