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Nominal imports fell faster than exports, likely improving net export slightly, though external demand remains subdued, ANZ added.

Treasury yields fell ahead of consumer sentiment data.

—Long-term government bond yields fell in early trade.

The cost to send a container across the Pacific fell roughly 10% from last week to $1,460, the lowest since July 2023 while the price for a box from Asia to the U.S.

However, in China, where manufacturers face intense competition as rivals cut prices to win customers, group deliveries fell by around 51,000 vehicles, representing a 7.2% drop on year.