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NAB Monthly Business Survey: January 2018
The business conditions index jumped 6pts to a strong +19 index points, which is well above the long-run average of +5 index points. According to Alan Oster, NAB Group Chief Economist “The large rise in the NAB Monthly Business Survey business conditions index provides further confirmation of robust business activity in Australia. While the index can bounce around from month-to-month due to changes in seasonal patterns, conditions remain elevated on a trend basis.” The business confidence index also rose by 2pts to +12 index points, its highest level since April 2017. According to Mr Oster “The rise in ... (full story)