Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index (May) 83 (Prev. 80.1)
The Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index for May has improved, coming in at 83 compared to the previous 80.1.
Israeli media says the main reason US President Trump postponed attacks on Iran is the Pentagon's warning that Iran is strengthening its air defences, according to Al Mayadeen
PRE-MARKET TAIWAN & SINGAPORE STOCK NEWS: Largan Precision (3008 TT) April (TWD) net rose 88.54% Y/Y to 1.831bln
Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index (May) 83 (Prev. 80.1)
PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7909 (prev. 6.8435)
[MARKET UPDATE] Mostly positive start to Asia-Pac trade following US President Trump's announcement to hold off on striking Iran, which was initially planned for Tuesday, after a request from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar
Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.
This uptick suggests a more optimistic consumer outlook, which could bolster spending and support growth in the economy. Watch for any implications this might have on local monetary policy as higher confidence often correlates with increased consumption and possibly influence the Reserve Bank's decisions.
Related headlines
- Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 8th September 20261 day ago
- Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Change (Sep) -5.2% (Prev. 6.0%)1 day ago
- Japanese Money Supply M2 YY (Aug) 2.0% (Prev. 2.1%)6 hours ago
- Chinese Imports YY (CNY)(Aug) 21.7% (Prev. 21.2%)1 day ago
- Chinese Exports YY (CNY)(Aug) 18.6% (Prev. 17.8%)1 day ago
- Australian NAB Business Conditions (Aug) -1 (Prev. 4)1 day ago
- New Zealand Manufacturing Activity volume QQ (Q2) 0.8% (Prev. 3.6%)1 day ago
- New Zealand Manufacturing Activity QQ (Q2) 3.1% (Prev. 2.8%)1 day ago
- Swedish CPI Prel (Aug YY) 0.3% vs. Exp. 0.6% (Prev. 0.2%)1 day ago
- Swedish CPI Prel (Aug MM) -0.3% (Prev. -0.3%)1 day ago
- New Zealand Volume Of All Buildings SA QQ (Q2) 4.8% vs Exp. 1.0% (Prev. -3.5%)5 days ago
- New Zealand ANZ Commodity Prices (Aug) -0.4% (Prev. -4.0%)6 days ago
- South Korean Foreign Reserves (USD)(Aug) 442.3B (Prev. 428.0B)6 days ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY is little changed ahead of inflation data later in the week and despite the US announcing an import ban on some Canadian goods as trade war escalates2 hours ago
- Australia sells AUD 800mln 3.75% May 2034 bonds, b/c 4.46, avg. yield 5.0672%4 hours ago
- PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: TSMC (2330 TT) plans to adopt ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment for high-volume manufacturing from 20305 hours ago
- US Market Wrap: Stocks fall and crude gains amid escalating geopolitics 9 hours ago
- Goldman Sachs sees an RBA hike in September (prev. November)16 hours ago
- RBA's Hauser says that the RBA stands ready to raise rates again if needed; the quester is whether more is needed on interest rates20 hours ago
- RBA's Assistant Governor Hunter says the board is concerned about inflation and has low tolerance, adds the board may have to raise rates if there is a sense inflation will be stronger1 day ago
The whole workspace, free to try.
Try it free