Australian GDP is the primary gauge of the production and growth of the economy. It is considered by analysts as one the most important indicators of economic activity, and a reading which is higher than expected is bullish for the Australian dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for AUD/USD. Published on Wednesday at 1:30 GMT. Indicator Background Australian GDP is released on a quarterly basis, and provides an excellent indication of the health and size of the Australian economy. An unexpected reading can quickly affect the movement of AUD/USD. GDP posted an excellent gain of 0.9% in Q1, beating ... (full story)