Australia’s private sector growth cools to 3-month low as inflation pressures ease

Australia’s private sector expansion decelerated in September 2026, though finalized figures slightly beat preliminary estimates. The S&P Global Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index dropped to 51.9 from 53.2 in August, topping the flash estimate of 51.4.
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