‘Soft’ data on sentiment is positive and this should flow through to hard data, the ratings agency says.
Consumer confidence dropped this month as inflation expectations nudge above 4%.
The latest survey indicates unemployment is nearing the peak, Westpac says.
ANZ economist Henry Russell has a word of caution about the stronger than expected GDP data.
The data is much better than expected but construction activity remains weak.
Nikko AM investment conference hears that inflation may come back with a nasty bite.
Key data sets point to the beginning of an economic recovery, ahead of GDP numbers next week.
The invite-only conference in Wellington attracted big names but one key figure pulled out the day before.
UK central bank's committee member tells Wellington conference that achieving 2% inflation under threat.
Former Federal Reserve chair admits to a private RBNZ conference today that inflation targeting does not prevent policy mistakes or guarantee low inflation.