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CBA PMIs: Renewed COVID-19 Restrictions Hit Business Activity

AUSTRALIA DATA

CBA AUG, FLASH SERVICES PMI: 48.1; JUL 58.2

CBA AUG, FLASH MANUFACTURING PMI 53.9; JUL 54.0

CBA AUG, FLASH COMPOSITE PMI 48.8; JUL 57.8


CBA note that "the decline in business activity over August is hardly surprising given the lockdown measures in Victoria. With the August composite flash PMI only modestly in contractionary territory it is highly likely that outside of Victoria private output continued to expand over the month. The fall in employment is the inevitable consequence of shutting down large parts of the Victorian economy. Encouragingly, firms collectively retain an optimistic view on the outlook despite the setback in Victoria. Ongoing fiscal support for households and businesses remains critical to ensuring that optimism is not misplaced."
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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