S&P Global(US:SPGI) Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-03 02:29Group 1 - The S&P Global Australia Composite PMI rose to 55.5 in August 2025, marking the highest level since April 2022, indicating continuous growth in the private sector for 11 consecutive months [1][2] - The overall new business in the Australian private sector grew at the fastest pace in 40 months, driven by the recovery of new export business [2] - The services sector's business activity index increased from 54.1 in July to 55.8 in August, also reaching the highest level since April 2022, indicating sustained expansion in the services sector [2] Group 2 - Private enterprises in Australia accelerated hiring to address backlog orders, reflecting improved business confidence compared to July [2] - Despite strong demand, the growth rates of cost prices and product prices in the services sector have moderated [2] - The data suggests a strong and broad-based growth in the Australian economy in August, increasing the likelihood of positive GDP growth in the third quarter [2]