Australia October Economic Indicators Released: Positive Signals Emerge

On October 15, 2025, Westpac Banking Corp and the Melbourne Institute released the Westpac Leading Index monthly rate for Australia for October. The reported figure was -0.03, with no forecast provided; the previous reading was also -0.03.Data Definition: This index is jointly compiled by Westpac Banking Corp and the Melbourne Institute, based on nine economic data points, and is designed to reflect the future direction of the economy. In terms of market impact, if the actual figure exceeds the forecast, it is considered bullish for the Australian dollar.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 1. It is calculated by aggregating nine separate economic metrics into a single leading composite index. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for the following month.

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