NZIER (New Zealand Institute of Economic Research) Business Opinion Survey for Q3,19.0

  • prior was 32

This is not a high-priority FX market data point, but it all goes into the mix!

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Comments from NZIER economist Shamubeel Eaqub:

  • Sees RBNZ on hold until 1Q 2016
  • Says moderating economy, mixed messages on capacity means the RBNZ will have a wait and see approach to next move on interest rates
  • Moderation was widespread across indicators and sectors
  • Survey results consistent with annual growth of 2.8%
  • Costs, prices have increased consistent with CPI inflation of about 2.5% by early 2015
  • “Moderating confidence and mixed economic news in recent months suggest a more uncertain economic outlook”