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Business confidence rises 19 points in July

ANZ's monthly survey shows business confidence rebounded in July, reaching its third consecutive month of gains.

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Business confidence increased 19 points to 56 in July according to the ANZ Business Outlook survey released Thursday. The result marks three consecutive months of rising confidence, with businesses signalling renewed optimism about hiring and investment. The survey also noted the housing market softened mid-year, with investors becoming more cautious.

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NZ Herald

Business confidence rebounds as firms hope for lower inflation

The ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence rose 19 points in July.

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BusinessDesk

Business confidence slows as oil prices spike, ANZ reports

Business confidence increased 19 points to 56 in July, according to the latest results of the monthly ANZ New Zealand Business Outlook. Released on Thursday, the latest results show business confidence trending up for three consecutive months.

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interest.co.nz

Business confidence skips up in July

ANZ’s latest Business Outlook Survey shows business confidence is at ‘historically solid levels’, with businesses signaling renewed hiring and investment optimism

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interest.co.nz

ANZ NZ economists sticking with their forecast of a 2% decline in house prices this year

ANZ report says housing market softened mid-year with investors particularly cautious

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