Australia business conditions weakened to the lowest since late 2023, while confidence showed an upward trend in the second quarter, survey data from NAB showed on Thursday.
The business conditions index declined to 0 index points from 2 in the first quarter. This was the lowest level since the third quarter 2020.
Profitability remained negative at -4 index points, while trading conditions and employment both eased by 2 and 1 point, respectively.
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