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2026.10.0622:00:00UTC+00Australia’s Manufacturing Slump Eases as AIG Index Climbs to -8.7 in September

Australia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in September, with the AIG Manufacturing Index improving to -8.7 from -16.6 recorded in August 2026. The latest figure, updated on 06 October 2026, indicates that while the sector remains in contraction, the pace of decline has slowed notably.

The shift from -16.6 to -8.7 suggests that some of the pressures weighing on Australian manufacturers may be easing, even though overall conditions are still negative. This moderation in the downturn could signal the early stages of a bottoming-out process for the industry, watched closely by investors and policymakers for clues on broader economic momentum.

Market participants will now be looking to upcoming data releases and policy signals to assess whether September’s improvement marks a temporary reprieve or the beginning of a more sustained recovery in Australia’s manufacturing landscape.

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