Building Approvals m/m (AUD) comes in at -3.6% against -2.9% consensus
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| AUDUSD | — | — |
Australia’s Building Approvals month over month data for September 2026 registered at -3.6%. This figure came in below the consensus estimate of -2.9%, marking a -24.1% surprise versus expectations. The previous month’s reading was 7.2%.
Following the release, the Australian Dollar showed varied movements against major pairs over the initial 15 minutes. AUDCAD gained +13 pips, while AUDJPY rose +9.8 pips. AUDUSD moved +7.4 pips higher, and AUDCHF saw a +4.6 pips increase. AUDNZD was up +4.0 pips. EURAUD declined by -15 pips, and GBPAUD fell -4.1 pips. For context, the 15-minute moves for AUDCAD, AUDJPY, and EURAUD are approaching or exceeding their respective median 1-hour moves of 6 pips, 8 pips, and 11 pips observed after past releases. Other pairs like AUDCHF, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, and GBPAUD have shown more modest moves relative to their historical median 1-hour ranges of 5 pips, 6 pips, 6 pips, and 12 pips respectively.