The unemployment rate in New Zealand came in at 4.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday - above forecasts for 4.1 percent and up from 3.9 percent in the three months prior. more...
The construction sector in Australia continued to contract in January, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from the Australian Industry Group revealed on Thursday with a Performance of Construction Index score of 43.1. more...
The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand was up a seasonally adjusted 5.1 percent on month in December, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday - coming in at 2,382. more...
With an increase in inventories of durable goods partly offset by a drop in inventories of non-durable goods, the Commerce Department released a report on Friday showing wholesale inventories in the U.S. rose by less than expected in the month of November. more...
The manufacturing sector in Australia moved to expansion in January, the latest survey from the Australian Industry Group showed on Friday with a Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 52.5. more...