• This is big, big jump, well into expansion territory
  • +6.8 points
  • The index now at its highest since April 2011
  • Another positive sign of ‘transition’ in the Australian economy
  • AUD/USD is a tiny bit weaker on the release

Preview here, with graph of past results and links to the improved manufacturing and services PMIs released a few days ago.

AiG performance of construction index chart Nov 6, 2013

AiG performance of construction index

Employment data is due at 0030GMT – quick preview, full preview coming soon