Australia’s Westpac Leading Index slipped from 0.05% to -0.13% in March, signaling a shift to below-trend growth for the remainder of 2026. The reading marks the first negative signal since August last year, indicating that momentum is softening, though not yet deteriorating sharply. The weakness reflects a combination of domestic and external pressures. Consumer expectations […]The post Australia Westpac Leading Index Signals Below-Trend Growth Ahead, RBA Still Expected to Hike appeared first on ActionForex.