Christina Leung
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Middle East war poses risk to NZ’s fragile economic recovery, but there has only been a 'modest lift' in firms raising prices so far, NZIER business confidence survey says
21st Apr 26, 10:44am
Middle East war poses risk to NZ’s fragile economic recovery, but there has only been a 'modest lift' in firms raising prices so far, NZIER business confidence survey says
While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says
19th Mar 26, 4:36pm
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While GDP data shows economic growth, ‘it was still barely at a pace that would have halted the rise in unemployment or added to domestic inflation pressures,’ Westpac senior economist says
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
13th Jan 26, 10:26am
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
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A 50 basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate would not be difficult to justify, economist says, as long-running NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows falling confidence in September quarter
7th Oct 25, 10:27am
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A 50 basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate would not be difficult to justify, economist says, as long-running NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows falling confidence in September quarter
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
1st Jul 25, 11:03am
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New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
8th Apr 25, 10:15am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows business leaders expect economy to improve but are holding off on hiring staff or making investments
Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
14th Jan 25, 10:10am
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Business sentiment has risen to its highest level since 2021 despite weak demand in the Christmas quarter
Weak pricing data in business survey supports further interest rate cuts, NZIER says
1st Oct 24, 10:04am
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Weak pricing data in business survey supports further interest rate cuts, NZIER says
The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall
4th Sep 24, 3:16pm
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The Reserve Bank may pause OCR cuts in November to monitor the economy for a possible rebound in consumer demand as mortgage rates fall
Soaring levels of business confidence in the wake of interest rate cuts have got the economists wondering how quickly the country's economy might get rolling again
3rd Sep 24, 1:15pm
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Soaring levels of business confidence in the wake of interest rate cuts have got the economists wondering how quickly the country's economy might get rolling again
Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
2nd Jul 24, 10:43am
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Most businesses saw less trading activity in the past three months and expect conditions to worsen in the coming quarter, according to NZIER’s June survey
Pricing intentions in NZIER’s quarterly survey are falling closer to the long-run average as demand weakens and firms let staff go
9th Apr 24, 4:56pm
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Pricing intentions in NZIER’s quarterly survey are falling closer to the long-run average as demand weakens and firms let staff go
Wholesale interest rates have fallen since Wednesday when the RBNZ warned of another rate hike
1st Dec 23, 2:52pm
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Wholesale interest rates have fallen since Wednesday when the RBNZ warned of another rate hike
The latest survey of business opinion from NZIER shows fewer firms are feeling negative
3rd Oct 23, 10:17am
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The latest survey of business opinion from NZIER shows fewer firms are feeling negative
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'
4th Jul 23, 2:18pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says he continues to believe the next move in interest rates will be down 'and that this will possibly occur sooner than the RBNZ expects'