Business● LowOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 5:21 AM
Australia's manufacturing PMI contracts to 49.6 in September, sharpest fall in 21 months
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Seeking Alpha Tech · Oceania
Australia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted to 49.6 in September, marking its sharpest fall in 21 months. This indicates a notable downturn in the manufacturing sector.
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