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GDP figures to show whether NZ is in recession
Is New Zealand in recession?
Economists say it will be a close-run thing when GDP figures come out on Thursday.
The Institute for Economic Research is predicting Thursday's economic update will show… Audio
Analysis: Reserve Bank set to raise OCR again
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise the official cash rate again today.
The general consensus among bank and business economists is for a quarter-of-a-percent increase, what they call 25 basis… Audio
Business News for Wednesday 5 October 2022
Bussiness news for Wednesday 5 October 2022. Audio
Business costs increase amid pandemic and rising inflation
Businesses are putting off investment decisions, as uncertainty about the pandemic sours economic expectations.
The latest Institute of Economic Research Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a… Audio
Is business confidence out of the doldrums?
According to NZIER's latest quarterly survey, a smaller proportion of businesses are expecting a downturn in economic conditions.
But there is still some pessimism out there - especially in the… Audio
Business confidence falls further
Business confidence has further deteriorated... is at a decade low.. and now points to annual economic growth slowing to below 1 percent. Audio
Business confidence dips to decade low
Softer domestic demand and a gloomy outlook offshore has seen business confidence dip to its lowest level in 10 years with manufacturers struggling the most. Audio
Business mood sinks in early 2019
The mood of business has soured once again with cost pressures mounting demand weaking .. all painting a picture of weaker economic growth. Audio
First business survey of the year reveals positive outlook on economy
The first business survey of the year is pointing to a generally positive outlook for the economy but with some warning signs. The Institute of Economic Research's quarterly confidence survey to the… Audio
Business confidence slides further
Business confidence has fallen further as firms continue to blame the government's economic management for the uncertainty, along with softer demand and weakening profits. Audio
Business confidence has continued to decline
Business confidence has continued to decline in the latest NZIER survey, as cooling demand and squeezed profits sour firms' growth plans. Audio
Business sentiment a shade less gloomy
Businesses continue to be downbeat about the general outlook for the economy even though they're doing quite well themselves. Audio
Business confidence down because of political uncertainty
Business confidence is down because of uncertainty around the new government's policies. Audio
Business sentiment has pre-election slide
Business confidence took a tumble in the run up to the election and may remain a touch brittle until a new government is formed. Audio
Business confidence remains steady - NZIER
Businesses remain relatively upbeat about the economy and their own outlook. Audio
Interest rates are predicted to rise
It's likely to become more expensive to borrow money over the next three years as interest rates are predicted to rise. Audio
NZ's inflationary and interest rate pressures building
Inflationary pressures are expected to continue to build, driving interest rates higher sooner than the Reserve Bank has indicated. Audio
NZ economy expected to overcome risks and challenges
The New Zealand economy is solid enough to withstand the challenges from earthquakes and global uncertainty following the election of Donald Trump in the United States. Audio
Business confidence rises to strongest level in two years
Business confidence has hit a two-year high driven by a booming building sector, record tourism numbers, and a lift in dairy prices. Audio
