Sharon Zollner
Steady consumer confidence could sweeten businesses outlook
Consumer confidence has eased a shade but remains relatively upbeat because of expected wage growth. Audio
Consumer confidence edges up in April
Consumer confidence is holding steady underpinned by low interest rates and a solid labour market. Audio
Annual trucks growth slowest since 2015
And while the regions were more upbeat at the start of the year, another economic report suggests they may be heading into a few headwinds later in the year.. Audio
Consumer confidence lowest since 2016 - but economists pleased
Consumer confidence is down to its lowest level in more than a year, but given high household debt, a little caution is being welcomed. Audio
Mid-year slowdown possible
The economy may go through a mid-year soft patch if the latest measure of truck movements is anything to go by. Audio
Consumer confidence hits six-month high
Consumer confidence has hit a six-month high on the back of solid wage growth, stabile house prices, and low unemployment. Audio
RBNZ holds benchmark rate steady
The Reserve Bank stuck to the script and held its cash rate unchanged at a record low 1.75 percent for a ninth consecutive review. Audio
Truck movements suggest slower economic growth later in FY18
The latest measure of truck movements suggests economic growth may slow later in the year. Audio
Consumer confidence perks up in February
Consumer confidence has perked up to its highest level in five months as a strong labour market buoyed optimism. Audio
Truckometer rises in November
A rise in truck movements in November suggests the economy has momentum heading into 2018. Audio
Economy lifted from soft spot
A rise in the number of truck movements suggests the economy may have come through its wet-spring soft spot, but it will still face the effects of political uncertainty. Audio
Slowing of immigration to help housing demand
As you will have heard in the news, immigration is off its peak, with fewer immigrants settling here and more people leaving the country. Audio
Electronic card sales nudge higher in september
Retail spending continues to be sluggish. Audio
Truckometer bounces back after weather disruptions
Truck movements have risen after a soft spot in the middle of the year. Audio
Job ads bounce back to record high, with strong regional growth
The number of job advertisements has bounced back to a record high, with the regions outpacing growth in the main centres. Audio
Midday Markets for 3 August 2017
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Job ads ease in July
Job advertisements have come-off record levels, but employers still want skilled-staff. Audio
Building consents fall in June
As you may heard in the news the number of building consents for new homes has fallen for the third month in four. Audio
ANZ job ads index falls in May
The strong growth in job advertisements has come to an end. Audio
Ecard retail sales perk up in April
Retail spending has perked up in April, after a couple of soft months, as consumers spent more on food and liquor. Audio
