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AustraliaAustralia Capital Expenditure MoM climbed to 2.1% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Australia Capital Expenditure MoM climbed to 2.1% in August 2026, up 5.4% from July's -3.3% reading.
Latest Release
2.100000
Actual
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Consensus
-3.300000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Capital Expenditure MoM (Australia) was reported at 2.1% in August 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -3.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.2%, down from the prior three at 1.07%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish AUD).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Oct 16) and S&P Global Services PMI (Oct 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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Capital Expenditure MoM - AU
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About Capital Expenditure MoM — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia's Capital Expenditure MoM rose 2.100% in August, reversing July's 3.800% decline. August's increase signals renewed investment momentum after contraction in July. Market focus will remain on upcoming economic data and central bank policy amid this rebound. Updated 8/27/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 2.1 %. Prior reading (Jan 2026): -3.8 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 2.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | AU | Leading Index MoM | -0.1 | 0 | -0.1 | -0.10 | Low |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 00:30 | AU | Employment Change | -39.3 | 29.3 | 20 | -9.65 | High |
| 00:30 | AU | Participation Rate | 66.8 | 67 | 67 | 66.90 | Low |
| 00:30 | AU | Unemployment Rate | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.65 | High |