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Data Wrap - GDP beats expectations, but conditions in South Australia remain weak

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In this edition of the Data Wrap we review today's Gross Domestic Product figures. We also recap the latest outcomes for South Australia in respect of building approvals, resources exploration activity, and price inflation faced by the local government sector.

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Bushfires and weather hurt SA tourism activity, while coronavirus dampens the outlook

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Eighty per cent of South Australian tourism businesses were impacted by the recent summer bushfires, with a slight majority (51 per cent) reporting they have been impacted to a moderate or significant extent, the December 2019 quarter edition of the SA Tourism Barometer report shows.

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Data Wrap - labour conditions still weak despite fall in unemployment

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In this edition of the SA Data Wrap: a fall in unemployment hides ongoing labour market weakness; still no improvement in wage growth; and overseas arrivals data indicates inbound tourism held up well in December prior to the expected impact of bushfires.

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Data Wrap - some positive signs for new housing activity, but retail sales disappoint

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In today鈥檚 Data Wrap we review several indicators that are relevant to the building sector, including lending activity, building approvals and office vacancy rates, and consider the latest retail sales data.

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Data Wrap - unemployment steady at end of 2019, but employment falls

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In the first Data Wrap of 2020, we review today鈥檚 labour force figures, and briefly recap other key statistical releases from recent weeks which provide insight into various aspects of South Australia鈥檚 recent economic performance.

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