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31.08.202601:00:00UTC+00New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence Eases in August, Still Strongly Positive

New Zealand’s ANZ Business Confidence index edged lower in August 2026 but remained firmly in positive territory, signaling continued optimism among firms despite a slight pullback. The indicator slipped to 53.7 in August from 56.1 in July 2026, according to data updated on 31 August 2026.

The moderation suggests that while business sentiment has cooled marginally from July’s level, confidence about economic conditions is still robust. A reading above zero indicates that optimists outnumber pessimists, so August’s result continues to reflect a solid majority of businesses expecting improved conditions ahead.

The latest figures will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess the resilience of New Zealand’s corporate sector and the broader economic outlook heading into the remainder of 2026.

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