Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:19:09 GMT
Australia's PMI showed contraction in March
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.