Australian Composite PMI (Jan F) 55.7 (Prelim. 55.5)

The Australian Composite PMI came in at 55.7 for January, slightly edging out the preliminary figure of 55.5.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Feb 2026, 22:20 UTCOn the live feed at 22:00 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Australian Composite PMI (Jan F) 55.7 (Prelim. 55.5)

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This modest beat suggests a continuation of expansion in the economy, which may influence expectations around growth and potential monetary policy adjustments by the RBA, supporting a generally positive sentiment in markets.

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