Australien Bip-Wachstum

The Australian economy expanded 0.4% qoq in Q3 2025, following an upwardly revised Q2 reading and market estimates of 0.7% while marking the 16th consecutive quarter of growth. Household consumption slowed sharply (0.5% vs 0.9% in Q2), as discretionary spending cooled after a strong Easter-related boost in the prior quarter. Meantime, government spending growth was little changed (0.8% vs 0.9%). Net trade was a drag, with exports (1.0% vs 2.3%) rising less than imports (1.5% vs 2.3%); while inventories subtracted 0.5ppts. In contrast, private investment surged (2.9% vs 0.2%), contributing 0.5ppts and marking its fastest pace since Q1 2021, driven by stronger machinery and equipment spending. Public investment also rebounded (3.0% -3.5%) on the back of renewable energy and water, telecommunications and rail transport projects. The household savings ratio increased (6.4% vs 6.0%). Annually, GDP grew 2.1%, slightly below forecasts of 2.2% and following a 2.0% rise in Q2.