Record-High Consumer Confidence Report Revealed for Australia

Monday, 19 February 2024, 22:59

The ANZ - Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey shows a record 55 straight weeks below 85, but this week's result surpasses all prior weekly results in 2023. Despite a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, confidence in short- and medium-term economic outlooks remains high, according to ANZ comment. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock's insights are crucial in understanding the current economic sentiment.

ANZ - Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey

The index has now spent a record 55 straight weeks below 85. But this week's result is above all weekly results in 2023.

ANZ Comment:

  • Confidence in short- and medium-term economic outlooks fell after news the unemployment rate rose to a 2-year high of 4.1% in January, but both were still above 2023 averages

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock


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