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AustraliaAustralia GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY held to 3.1% in December 2012
FMPQuarterlyReleased March 2013
Australia GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY held to 3.1% in December 2012, released March 2013.
Latest Release
3.100000
Actual
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Consensus
3.100000
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 | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY (Australia) was reported at 3.1% in March 2013. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a quarterly basis.
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 Construction Work Done QoQ (May 27) and Inflation Rate YoY (May 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2013.
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GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY - AU
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About GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY — Australia
DEFINITION
The GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY (Year-over-Year) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product (GDP) over a one-year period. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and performance of an economy, as well as its growth trajectory. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses as it can impact financial markets, consumer spending, and government policies. A positive GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2013): actual 3.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.