According to the latest data updated on 29 February 2024, the plant/machinery capital expenditure in Australia saw a decline in the fourth quarter of 2023. The current indicator stopped at -0.1%, showing a decrease from the previous quarter when it was at 0.5% in the third quarter of 2023.
This Quarter-over-Quarter comparison indicates a slowdown in capital expenditure in the sector, reflecting potential challenges and shifts in investment trends within the Australian economy. With the decrease in plant/machinery capital expenditure, businesses and analysts may need to closely monitor future developments to understand the underlying factors influencing this change and its implications for the broader economic landscape.