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MNI BRIEF: Aussie Building Approvals Feel Sting of RBA Hikes

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More evidence the Reserve Bank of Australia's cumulative 275bp of hikes is hurting housing sentiment was seen in October's 6% m/m decline in building approvals, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released Wednesday.

It was the second month of declines following September's 8.1% fall, with house approvals down 2.4% m/m and unit approvals down 11.3% m/m. Total building approvals are down 6.4% y/y. More weakness in expected, though the tight rental market is expected to provide some support to activity.

Meanwhile, construction work done rose 2.2% q/q in the third quarter, supported by engineering construction. Residential activity rose 1.3%, a weak rebound from a 5.7% decline in the June quarter.

Robert covers RBA and RBNZ policy and the economy for MNI in Australia.
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Robert covers RBA and RBNZ policy and the economy for MNI in Australia.
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