In the Australian Financial Review: Manufacturing declines for 10th month

Australian manufacturing activity fell for the 10th consecutive month in December amid continued weakness in the global economy, a private survey shows. … Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) chief executive Innes Willox said weak global demand and the softening Australian economy are continuing to weigh on the manufacturing sector.

December AIG Manufacturing PMI 44.3 (vs. 44.3 in November – note that Nov. revised from 43.6)

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