Westpac Leading Index +0.38% m/m
The 6 month annualised growth number from the report is +3.29%
Thus, at 3.29% that’s pointing to strong above-trend growth this year. Interestingly the biggest contributor to the index gain came from the aggregate hours worked sub-measure which rose 2.2% on the month. All better news on the labour market is welcome
Australia – Westpac leading indicator for March: 0.38% m/m (prior +0.01%)



