In the latest update on the Australian economy, the Judo Bank Australia Services PMI has shown a slight decline to 53.6 in May 2024. This comes after the indicator had reached 54.4 in April 2024. The data, updated on 2nd May 2024, indicates a slight pullback in the services sector's purchasing managers' confidence in the country.
While the decrease from the previous month's reading suggests a minor slowdown in business activity in Australia, the services PMI remains above the 50-point mark, indicating expansion in the sector. Analysts will closely monitor future updates to assess the resilience of the Australian services industry amidst evolving economic conditions both domestically and globally.