Australian Construction Index Falls to Lowest in Four Months
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A gauge of Australia’s construction industry fell to the lowest level in four months as commercial construction remained weak and house building declined.
The construction performance index fell to 35.6 in February from 39.8 a month earlier, the 21st monthly decline, a survey by the Australian Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association released in Sydney today showed. A reading below 50 represents a contraction.