Australia's PMI showed contraction in March

Source: Forexfactory
Australian manufacturing activity contracted in March amid firm Australian Dollar and weak global demand. The PMI declined by 1.8 points, attaining 49.5 last month on a seasonally adjusted basis. The major contracting industries were clothing, wood products, furniture and footwear. At the same time transport equipment and machinery indicated expansion.

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