Australian Westpac Leading Index MM (Jan) -0.1% (Prev. 0.1%)

The Australian Westpac Leading Index decreased by 0.1% in January compared to a gain of 0.1% in the previous month.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Feb 2026, 23:50 UTCOn the live feed at 23:30 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This decline could suggest a potential slowdown in economic momentum, which may weigh on growth forecasts and influence future monetary policy decisions. Traders should watch for implications for the AUD and broader Asian market sentiment as this data reflects early signals of economic health.

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