South Korea Nikkei Markit Manufacturing PMI: 48.6 (August) vs previous 50.1

Sep 1, 2016

Australia Private Capital Expenditure below expectations (-4.2%) in 2Q: Actual (-5.4%)

Australia: Firms plan to spend more-than-expected, July retail sales flat

Today's Australian Q2 capex (private capital expenditure) shows a reading of +-5.4% q/q vs -4.2% expected and -5.2% last. Australia Q2 plant/machinery