Australian private new capital expenditure fell 3.9 percent in the third quarter in seasonally adjusted real terms, compared with the previous quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
President Barack Obama sought to reassure Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday of his commitment to boosting U.S. ties with India even as his administration has set its rivals, China and Pakistan, as top priorities.
Filings rose 33 percent in the third quarter to the highest number since 2005, government data show, as rising unemployment and tight credit made it more difficult for consumers and businesses to stay current on their debts.