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Australia AIG Construction Index

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Apr 02, 2024

Actual

-12.9

-18.4

The Australian Industry Group (AIG) Construction Index rates the relative level of business conditions among construction companies. On the index, a reading above 50 indicates industry expansion, below indicates contraction.

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.

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Currency: AUD

Source: Australian Industry Group

Release Date	Time	Actual	Previous
May 01, 2024 (Apr)	09:00		-12.9
Apr 03, 2024 (Mar)	08:00	-12.9	-18.4
Mar 06, 2024 (Feb)	08:00	-18.4	-11.5
Feb 07, 2024 (Dec)	08:00	-11.5	-22.2
Dec 06, 2023 (Nov)	08:00	-22.2	18.5
Nov 01, 2023 (Oct)	08:00	18.5	7.1

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