This data is not a focus for the market like the building approvals is.

  • Q2 Company operating profit comes in at -0.8% q/q (vs. expected was +0.9%, and prior of +3.5%, revised from+3.0%)
  • Q2 Inventories result is +0.2% q/q (vs. expected at +0.1%, and prior was -0.5%, revised from-0.6%)