5 Jun 2020

Economists' predictions getting less gloomy

From Morning Report, 7:38 am on 5 June 2020

A slight bounce in the economy is brightening the outlook as the country heads into the winter months and alert level one.

Retail spending is up and New Zealand shares rose for a third day yesterday.

Key indicators have led some economists to point to a faster recovery than expected.

Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens and Kiwibank senior economist Jeremy Couchman speak to Corin Dann.