Australia - Markit Services 53.4 and Composite 53.7 PMI for February (final)

The preliminary and prior can be found here

The key points made by IHS/Markit in the report:

• Activity and new business see sustained rises
• Series record increase in employment
• Business sentiment strongest for two-and-a-half years

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Earlier PMIs from Australia:

• Australia February PMI 58.8 (from 55.3 in January)
• Australia Manufacturing PMI #2 for February (this the Markit PMI) 56.9 (prior 57.2)
• Australia AiG Construction PMI for February 57.4 (prior 57.6)