A leading economic index for Australia turned lower again in August, the Conference Board said on Wednesday as its index dipped 0.4 percent for the month.

That follows the 0.3 percent increase in July.

During the six-month period through August, the leading economic index decreased 1.2 percent.

The coincident index added 0.2 percent on month in August after adding 0.2 percent in July.

During the six-month period through August, the coincident economic index increased 0.8 percent.

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