Business● Low1h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 5:50 AM
Australian services PMI hits 7-month low of 48.5; Ai Group manufacturing index plunges
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Seeking Alpha Tech · Oceania
Australia's services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has reached a seven-month low of 48.5, while the Ai Group manufacturing index has also sharply declined. This suggests a significant slowdown in both the services and manufacturing sectors of the Australian economy.
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