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RBA commodity index rises 1.4% in SDR terms in September

Preliminary estimate showed a 1.0% monthly increase in Australian dollars.

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The RBA preliminary estimate showed the September monthly-average index up 1.4% in SDR terms and 1.0% in Australian dollars. The SDR index rose 15.5% over the year.

Recent bulk commodity prices can include preliminary market-based estimates.

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RBA commodity index changes

September monthly-average percentages, preliminary.

Monthly change, SDR
1.4 percent
2026-09 · Estimate
Monthly change, A$
1 percent
2026-09 · Estimate
Annual change, SDR
15.5 percent
2026-09 · Estimate
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