【环球财经】2025年9月澳大利亚制造业PMI回落至51.4点

Group 1 - The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI decreased from 53 to 51.4 in September 2025, indicating a continued but weak expansion in the manufacturing sector for the ninth consecutive month [1][2] - Domestic new orders in the Australian manufacturing sector slightly declined due to a weakening domestic market, while new export orders also fell, primarily impacted by U.S. tariff policies [1][2] - Manufacturing output growth slowed in September, but employment in the sector increased for the sixth consecutive month, indicating a positive trend in job creation despite the slowdown in production [2][3] Group 2 - Supply conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector worsened in September, with extended delivery times due to supply shortages, shipping delays, and adverse weather conditions [2][3] - Input cost inflation reached a five-month high, driven by rising raw material and fuel prices, leading manufacturers to increase product prices, although both input and selling price increases remained below historical averages [2][3] - Despite the challenges, manufacturers maintained an optimistic outlook for future sales and output growth, although business confidence dropped to a three-month low due to concerns over the negative impact of trade tariff policies [2][3]