2.6 per cent
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… was the average annual growth in wages in the September quarter, a 17-year low. Private sector wages rose 2.5 per cent and public sector wages by 2.7 per cent.
+12.7 points
... was the level of the closely watched NAB business conditions index in October, its best reading in nearly seven years and the best monthly gain in 16 years. But business confidence dropped to +4, below the long-term average of +5.9 points.
$66.9 billion
… was how much has been borrowed, including leasing, as at September which was a rise of 9.2 per cent on a year ago.
2.95 million
… was the number of cyber attacks in Australia over 2010 and 2011 with an estimated cost of $595 million, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
$3166.30
… was the average credit card balance in August.