#RBA cuts to 1.75%, here's a side-by-side analysis of changes between the April and May statement.

May Westpac MNI China Consumer Sent 114.2, -3.1%mth, +2.8%yr. Optimism fades, incomes under pressure MNI Indicators

May Westpac-MNI CSS: business recovery disappoints, house price expectations remain strong, job fears ease a touch

May Westpac-MNI CSS: views on savings & spending intentions showing a more risk averse tone

May Westpac-MNI CSS: business recovery disappoints, house price expectations remain strong, job fears ease a touch

#China #consumer optimism is fading with incomes #ausbiz #ausecon x.com/WestpacMacro/s…

#China confidence hit by dissapointing #business recovery even if house prices outlook is strong #ausbiz #ausecon x.com/WestpacMacro/s…

#China #consumers are becoming more risk adverse #ausbiz #ausecon x.com/WestpacMacro/s…

Chinese consumer sent ticks up Westpac MNI China CSI: 115.9, +1.5%mth, +3.2%yr Slow recovery in regains traction

Westpac MNI CSI: more promising signs on business conds & jobs but softer sentiment towards housing

Westpac MNI CSI: shopping intentions & buyer conditions show more broad based improvement

Westpac MNI CSI: more cautious tone evident around savings and investment attidues

#RBA holds rates steady, here's our side-by-side analysis:

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Red Book bites – house price expectations shifting shar.es/1PuksL

Uncertainty & #Inflation - #RBA suspects inflation may be lower than what the current numbers suggest #auspol #aus shar.es/1P4l4O

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