Australian data - Westpac Consumer Confidence (March) +4% (prior +0.1%)
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The Westpac Consumer Confidence Index is a monthly survey that measures Australian consumer sentiment based on respondents' views on the economy, personal finances, and spending intentions.
Its conducted by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute, the index is a key gauge of household confidence and future consumer spending trends.
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Earlier consumer confidence data remained languishing: