Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increased to 51 in April from previous 49.8

Apr 23, 2026

Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.0 in April

The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) jumped to 51.0 in April versus 49.8 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Thursday.

Gold drifts lower below $4,750 amid Trump’s extension of a ceasefire with Iran

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in negative territory near $4,730 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal declines as traders remain cautious over US-Iran peace talks to end the nearly two-month war that has intensified global inflation concerns.