News Headline Summary

Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence SA (Feb) M/M 7.7% (Prev. 0.6%)

- Westpac Consumer Confidence Index (Fev) M/M 108.3 (Prev. 100.6)

Update details:

- The consumer confidence figure hit a 26-month high.

Reaction details:

- In an immediate reaction, AUD/USD moved higher by 11 pips to 1.0318 from 1.0317, trades 1.0320 (+17 pips) last.
- ASX 200 immediately moved up 0.08% to reach 4,999.98.

Print 23:30, 12 Feb 2013 - Asian News - Source: Newswires