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31.08.202601:30:00UTC+00Australia’s Q2 Business Inventories Dip 0.2%, Reversing Early-Year Build-Up

Australia’s business inventories slipped into negative territory in the second quarter of 2026, falling 0.2% Month-over-Month, according to data updated on 31 August 2026. The decline marks a reversal from the first quarter of 2026, when inventories rose by 0.5% on a Month-over-Month basis.

The shift from inventory accumulation to a modest drawdown suggests Australian firms may be trimming stock levels after earlier restocking, or responding to changing patterns in demand and supply conditions. The Month-over-Month comparison underscores that the latest quarter’s contraction contrasts with the prior period’s growth, highlighting a more cautious stance on stockholding as the year progresses.

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