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AU Household Spending m/m

Track AU Household Spending m/m for insights into consumer spending trends and economic health in Australia.

Overview

This is the earliest look at vital household spending data. Consumer spending accounts for a majority of overall economic activity. It’s one of the most important gauges of economic health due to the vast ripple effect consumer buying creates in the economy. Source first released in Feb 2022.

Key Information

What it Measures

Change in the total value of household spending on goods and services.

Usual Effect

When the 'Actual' figure exceeds the 'Forecast', it typically has a positive effect on the currency.

Source & Frequency

Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) - https://www.abs.gov.au/ • Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends.

How Data is Derived

N/A

Also Known As

MHSI

Acronym

Monthly Household Spending Indicator (MHSI)

Historic Data