2024 新西兰小企业面临严重的经济挑战,比2008年的GFC更糟糕,建筑业、零售业和招待业受到的打击最大。 2024 NZ small businesses face severe economic challenges, worse than 2008 GFC, with construction, retail, and hospitality hit hardest.

新西兰的小企业正面临严重的经济挑战,比2008年全球金融危机期间更糟糕。 New Zealand's small businesses are facing severe economic challenges, worse than during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. 公司清算在2024年初上升了40%,建筑、零售和招待受到的打击最大。 Company liquidations rose 40% in early 2024, with construction, retail, and hospitality hit hardest. 高通货膨胀率和高利率减少了消费者支出,促使政府削减。 High inflation and interest rates have reduced consumer spending, prompting government cutbacks. 虽然有些部门报告需求增长,但成本上升和金融压力依然存在。 While some sectors report demand growth, rising costs and financial strain persist. 最近利率的下降提高了企业的信心,但未来的结果仍然不确定。 A recent drop in interest rates has boosted business confidence, but future outcomes remain uncertain.