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31.03.202622:00:00UTC+00Australia’s Manufacturing PMI Slips Back Below 50 in March, Signalling Mild Contraction

Australia’s manufacturing sector moved back into contraction territory in March, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI easing to 49.8, down from 51.0 in the previous reading. Both data points relate to March 2026 figures, with the latest update published on 31 March 2026.

The drop below the 50.0 threshold, which separates expansion from contraction, suggests that operating conditions in Australian manufacturing have weakened modestly after a brief period of growth. While the decline is relatively small, it indicates a loss of momentum that investors and policymakers will be watching for signs of a more persistent slowdown in production, orders, and overall sector activity.

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