The trend estimate for the total value of dwelling finance commitments excluding alterations and additions was flat. Owner occupied housing commitments rose 1.3% while investment housing commitments fell 2.4%. In seasonally adjusted terms, the total value of dwelling finance commitments excluding alterations and additions rose 0.8%.
In trend terms, the number of commitments for owner occupied housing finance rose 1.1% in December 2015. In seasonally adjusted terms it rose by 2.6%. Analysts were predicting 2.9% increase. In trend terms, the number of commitments for the purchase of new dwellings rose 1.3%, the number of commitments for the purchase of established dwellings rose 1.0% and the number of commitments for the construction of dwellings rose 1.0%.
Aussie is currently being traded around 0.7090 area. Pair is likely to find support around 0.70 handle and resistance above 0.7140 level. Later today, in the US session,
Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment figures are scheduled for a release.