S&P Global Composite PMI (AUD) Rises to 53.2
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| AUDUSD | — | — |
Australia’s S&P Global Composite PMI was released at 53.2 for August 2026. This figure represents an increase from the previous reading of 50.4. No consensus figure was available for comparison.
Following the release, the Australian dollar showed mixed movements against major pairs. AUDCAD moved -0.2 pips 15 minutes after the release, while AUDCHF moved +0.8 pips. AUDJPY saw a +2.7 pip move, and AUDUSD moved -0.9 pips. AUDNZD experienced a notable +17 pip move in the first 15 minutes. Against the Euro, EURAUD moved +1.1 pips, and against the Pound, GBPAUD moved +1.1 pips. For context, the median 1-hour move for AUDNZD after past releases is 4 pips, with top-quarter moves exceeding 6 pips. The initial moves for AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDUSD, EURAUD, and GBPAUD were relatively small compared to their respective median 1-hour moves of 3 pips, 3 pips, 4 pips, 3 pips, 6 pips, and 7 pips.