新西兰的商业信心创下10年之高, 达66%, New Zealand's business confidence hits 10-year high at 66% amid falling interest rates and optimism in construction.

新西兰的商业信心已经猛增到十年来的最高点,5个百分点上升到66%,因为利率的下降刺激了乐观情绪,特别是在建筑部门。 Business confidence in New Zealand has surged to a 10-year high, rising 5 points to 66%, as falling interest rates boost optimism, particularly in the construction sector. 尽管前景乐观,但过去的活动和就业数据仍然是负面的,特别是在零售业。 Despite this positive outlook, past activity and employment data remain negative, especially in retail. 通货膨胀预期略降至2.8%,接近储备银行的目标。 Inflation expectations have dropped slightly to 2.8%, nearing the Reserve Bank's target. 经济学家预测了劳动力市场的改善,尽管挑战依然存在。 Economists predict labor market improvements, though challenges persist.