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Australia Westpac Consumer Sentiment
Latest Release
Jun 09, 2021
Actual-5.2%
Previous-4.8%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2021 (Jun) | 21:00 | -5.2% | -4.8% | ||
| May 18, 2021 (May) | 20:30 | -4.8% | 6.2% | ||
| Apr 13, 2021 (Apr) | 20:30 | 6.2% | 2.6% | ||
| Mar 09, 2021 (Mar) | 19:30 | 2.6% | 1.9% | ||
| Feb 09, 2021 (Feb) | 19:30 | 1.9% | -4.5% | ||
| Jan 19, 2021 (Jan) | 19:30 | -4.5% | 4.1% |
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Westpac Consumer Sentiment Discussion
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