Top 5 Graphs: Aussie GDP, U.S. and China PMI, Monetary Policy

This week we start by checking out a dismal Q1 GDP result for Australia. Then we examine the slight fall in China’s manufacturing PMI (purchasing manager index), as well as the U.S. manufacturing PMI shocker. Following that is a quick check in on US consumer confidence and housing market. Finally a review of some monetary policy decisions over the past…