Consumer Confidence
ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey shows a sharp fall with sentiment 'likely affected by recession headlines'
28th Mar 24, 10:46am
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ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey shows a sharp fall with sentiment 'likely affected by recession headlines'
The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey of consumer sentiment doesn't find much spring in the step of households but it does find some, and in the most surprising places
29th Sep 23, 11:08am
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The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey of consumer sentiment doesn't find much spring in the step of households but it does find some, and in the most surprising places
In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up
19th Sep 23, 9:09am
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In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up
Mixed messages in latest ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey
30th Jun 23, 11:03am
Mixed messages in latest ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey
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The first of four end of year sentiment surveys reports record low confidence as rising financial pressures bite. The year is ending with consumers, farmers and businesses reporting downbeat signals
19th Dec 22, 10:05am
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The first of four end of year sentiment surveys reports record low confidence as rising financial pressures bite. The year is ending with consumers, farmers and businesses reporting downbeat signals
ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index shows slight improvement in July
BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
25th Jul 22, 3:07pm
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BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
ANZ economists say rising wages and strong savings should prevent consumer spending falling rapidly though they do think consumption growth 'will slow to a crawl' from the second half of the year
7th Jul 22, 7:50am
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ANZ economists say rising wages and strong savings should prevent consumer spending falling rapidly though they do think consumption growth 'will slow to a crawl' from the second half of the year
David Hargreaves thinks surveys might be a more useful indicator of trends ahead than we might sometimes give them credit for - but fears we may 'survey ourselves to death' as a potential recession approaches
25th Jun 22, 9:15am
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David Hargreaves thinks surveys might be a more useful indicator of trends ahead than we might sometimes give them credit for - but fears we may 'survey ourselves to death' as a potential recession approaches
Westpac McDermott Miller Confidence survey at lowest level ever as pessimism bites in NZ
21st Jun 22, 9:00am
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Westpac McDermott Miller Confidence survey at lowest level ever as pessimism bites in NZ
With skyrocketing inflation, rising interest rates, and falling real wages, the potential for a dangerous wage-price spiral is now an urgent challenge for the incoming Australian government
8th Jun 22, 11:13am
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With skyrocketing inflation, rising interest rates, and falling real wages, the potential for a dangerous wage-price spiral is now an urgent challenge for the incoming Australian government
Credit bureau Centrix says business debt demand is starting to rise, suggesting improving business confidence
3rd May 22, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix says business debt demand is starting to rise, suggesting improving business confidence
Credit bureau Centrix sees softening demand for consumer debt as arrears on personal loans rise
7th Apr 22, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix sees softening demand for consumer debt as arrears on personal loans rise
Slumping consumer confidence does not bode well for retailers, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says
1st Apr 22, 11:04am
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Slumping consumer confidence does not bode well for retailers, ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says
Consumer confidence dives 16 points to 81.7, households feel the pinch of interest rates, inflation and high consumer prices
4th Mar 22, 10:34am
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Consumer confidence dives 16 points to 81.7, households feel the pinch of interest rates, inflation and high consumer prices
Back to the coffee grind - Worldline’s payment network sees 41% jump in Auckland & Northland hospitality spending in first 7 days of traffic light system
13th Dec 21, 5:56pm
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Back to the coffee grind - Worldline’s payment network sees 41% jump in Auckland & Northland hospitality spending in first 7 days of traffic light system
Credit bureau Centrix says consumer confidence is high as festive season kicks off, business credit defaults down, housing market stabilising
7th Dec 21, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix says consumer confidence is high as festive season kicks off, business credit defaults down, housing market stabilising
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at the impact of COVID-19 and various policy responses on business activity across a range of countries
28th Aug 20, 10:00am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy looks at the impact of COVID-19 and various policy responses on business activity across a range of countries
ASB's CEO Vittoria Shortt says Covid-19 pandemic has caused a crisis of confidence with the tough decisions yet to come as parent CBA steps up loan loss provisions
14th May 20, 8:31am
ASB's CEO Vittoria Shortt says Covid-19 pandemic has caused a crisis of confidence with the tough decisions yet to come as parent CBA steps up loan loss provisions
Consumer credit demand fell by up to 71% and commercial credit demand dropped by up to 63% during the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, credit bureau Equifax says
7th May 20, 12:14pm
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Consumer credit demand fell by up to 71% and commercial credit demand dropped by up to 63% during the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, credit bureau Equifax says
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues business as usual is not coming back in the US while coronavirus remains a significant health risk
1st May 20, 1:23pm
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues business as usual is not coming back in the US while coronavirus remains a significant health risk
The Law Commission dusts off a review of class actions and litigation funding after getting a green light from Minister of Justice Andrew Little to resume stalled project
29th Jun 19, 10:02am
The Law Commission dusts off a review of class actions and litigation funding after getting a green light from Minister of Justice Andrew Little to resume stalled project
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has indicated the next OCR move will likely be down. But what will cutting the OCR from its record low actually achieve?
6th Apr 19, 2:04pm
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has indicated the next OCR move will likely be down. But what will cutting the OCR from its record low actually achieve?
Jarrod Kerr with the Top 10 things to think about into 2019 from trade wars to yield curve inversion, wage growth, property, Italy and more
14th Dec 18, 10:12am
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Jarrod Kerr with the Top 10 things to think about into 2019 from trade wars to yield curve inversion, wage growth, property, Italy and more
Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows worst level of business confidence since March 2009
2nd Oct 18, 10:09am
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Latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows worst level of business confidence since March 2009