July business survey: World Cup to blame

14 August 2018

 

Australian business conditions have been more than just solid in the first half of 2018, having hit a record high in April. The latest readings may be lower than those in the first six months of 2018 but they still remain at historically elevated levels. The conditions index is of a certain importance. According to Westpac currency strategists Imre Speizer and Sean Callow, it “is usually the best guide to...

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