Uncertainty hits Australian industry in Mar 2025: Ai Group

The seasonally-adjusted Australian industry index fell slightly by 3.1 points to minus 22.2 in March this year, according to the Ai Group. The index has indicated contraction for the last 33 months. Uncertainty factors, particularly disruptions caused by US trade policies, forex volatility and the Australian federal election, are now affecting industrial markets and activity. Demand remained weak.

Apr 5, 2025 - 05:27
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Uncertainty hits Australian industry in Mar 2025: Ai Group
The seasonally-adjusted Australian industry index fell slightly by 3.1 points to minus 22.2 in March this year, according to the Ai Group. The index has indicated contraction for the last 33 months. Uncertainty factors, particularly disruptions caused by US trade policies, forex volatility and the Australian federal election, are now affecting industrial markets and activity. Demand remained weak.