新西兰制造业部门收缩18个月,8月PMI略有上升,达到45.8,但仍显示收缩。 New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted for 18 months, with August PMI rising slightly to 45.8, still indicating contraction.

新西兰制造业部门连续18个月收缩,8月制造业表现指数从44.4略升至45.8,但仍显示收缩。 New Zealand's manufacturing sector has contracted for 18 consecutive months, with the August Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) rising slightly to 45.8 from 44.4, still indicating contraction. 尽管生产和新订单有所改善,高级经济学家Doug Steel指出,挑战依然存在。 Despite improvements in production and new orders, senior economist Doug Steel notes ongoing challenges. 预计高利率将助长两年内可能出现的第三次衰退,尽管最近对官方现金利率的削减最终可能有所缓解。 High interest rates are expected to contribute to a potential third recession in two years, though recent cuts to the Official Cash Rate may eventually provide relief.