Australia business investment slips in Q3, outlook resilient
[SYDNEY] Australian business investment slipped in the third quarter as pandemic lockdowns shut many firms, though future spending plans proved surprisingly resilient and a rapid recovery is expected now that most of the restrictions have been lifted.
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics out on Thursday showed capital expenditure fell a real 2.2 per cent in the third quarter to A$32.7 billion (S$32.2 billion), in line with market forecasts of a 2.0 per cent drop.
Spending plans for the year to end June 2022 were upgraded to A$138.6 billion, above most analysts' estimates and a sign business confidence had weathered the disruptions well.
REUTERS
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