Australian Building Permits MoM Prel (Nov) M/M 15.2% vs. Exp. 2.0% (Prev. -6.4%)

The significant rise in Australian building permits for November, up 15.2% compared to an expectation of just 2.0%, suggests a robust rebound in the construction sector.

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PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Nanya Technology (2408 TT) December revenue rose 445% Y/Y to TWD 12.0bln, while 2025 revenue rose 95% Y/Y to TWD 66.59bln

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Australian Building Permits MoM Prel (Nov) M/M 15.2% vs. Exp. 2.0% (Prev. -6.4%)

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This sharp increase may indicate stronger housing demand and could positively impact future GDP growth forecasts, although it's essential to consider if this level of activity is sustainable or a temporary spike after the previous month's decline.

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