ANZ’s latest measure of consumer confidence shows inflation expectations at highest level since July, 2023.
Faster than expected, slightly above the RBNZ's August Monetary Policy Statement forecast.
RBNZ deputy governor talks through rising unemployment, stress testing, and inflation after the central bank released its latest six-monthly financial stability report.
The ANZ Business Outlook survey climbed 21 points to +23 in October, a level not seen since 2017.
Banks in advanced economies are in better shape than during the GFC.
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index rose two points in October, but people are putting off making large purchases.
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has been slow to adopt new technologies.
Selected Price Indexes will help agencies get a better lead on quarterly CPI inflation.
Economists reckon the next move could be up, but not until late February.
Slim chances of a further rate hike next month.