Sharon Zollner
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
Job ads pick up to strongest level in five months
The number of job advertisements has increased at the fastest rate in five months reflecting a strong labour market. Audio
Job ads pick up in March
The number of job advertisements has risen in March, driven by growth in construction and strong demand in the regions. Audio
ANZ Truck indices softer in January, economy may be at peak
The heady pace of economic growth is showing signs of slowing and may be close to its peak. Audio
Job ads growth strongest in about five years
Job advertisements are growing at the strongest annual rate in about five years. Audio
Wage growth pressures waiting in the wings
An economist says wage pressures may be growing as employers are forced to pay top rates to find skilled workers. Audio