Aura Group: Australia June household spending rises 0.8%, signals resilient consumer demand

• Aura Group analysis flagged resilient Australian consumer demand in June 2026, with household spending up 0.8% m/m versus 0.2% expected.
• May spending was revised to a 1.2% gain, lifting annual growth to 6% y/y.
• Discretionary outlays rose 1.2% m/m, led by transport up 3% on strong new vehicle purchases, including electric vehicles.
• The note said firm consumption weakens the case that higher rates are materially slowing demand, keeping inflation risks skewed upward.
• It added the data supports a cautious RBA stance, though the release alone is unlikely to shift the policy outlook.

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