Westpac Survey Shows Australian Consumer Confidence Slides 5.2% in September, Reversing Prior Gain

by VT Markets
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Sep 8, 2026

Westpac’s consumer confidence measure in Australia fell by 5.2% in September, reversing a 6% rise in the previous month. The shift points to a clear change in household sentiment between the two readings.

The update frames a month-on-month swing from a positive 6% to a decline of 5.2%. No further figures were provided in the release.

September Decline In Consumer Confidence

Westpac’s consumer confidence measure in Australia fell by 5.2% in September, reversing a 6% rise in the previous month. The shift points to a clear change in household sentiment between the two readings.

Month-On-Month Sentiment Change

The update frames a month-on-month swing from a positive 6% to a decline of 5.2%. No further figures were provided in the release.

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