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23.03.202622:00:00UTC+00Australia’s Services Sector Slips Into Contraction as March PMI Falls to 46.6

Australia’s services sector moved into contraction territory in March, with the S&P Global Services PMI dropping to 46.6, down sharply from 52.8 in February 2026. The latest reading, updated on 23 March 2026, marks a notable reversal in momentum after the sector had been in expansion.

The fall below the 50-point threshold, which separates expansion from contraction, indicates a deterioration in business conditions across Australia’s service industries. The shift suggests weakening demand and potentially softer activity in key areas such as finance, hospitality, and professional services after a relatively solid performance in February.

The sudden decline in the March PMI will likely sharpen investor focus on the health of Australia’s domestic economy and could influence expectations around monetary policy and growth prospects for the remainder of 2026.

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