Australia’s Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index saw a marginal decline of -0.5% mom in September, falling from 85.0 to 84.6, reflecting the ongoing pessimism that has gripped Australian consumers for more than two years. According to Westpac, this persistent negativity shows “no real signs of lifting,” with key indicators pointing to growing anxiety about the country’s […]
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