Macro EconomyMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 November 2026•Updated 5 November 2026•
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Australia's Trade Surplus Widens to A$2.8 Billion in September
Key Facts
1Australia's Trade Balance widened to A$2,826M in September, significantly exceeding the previous month's surplus.
2The August trade surplus was revised downward to A$185M from the previously reported A$495M.
Australia's trade surplus widened to A$2,826 million in September 2026, reaching its highest level in seven months. FXStreet reported that the result was driven by a 2.3% increase in exports and a significant 35% decline in gold imports.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics revised the August trade surplus downward to A$185 million from the initial A$495 million. This strengthening of the trade balance follows the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase interest rates to 4.85% on November 3, 2026.