经济学家说,新西兰服务部门略有改善,但仍有合同。 New Zealand's services sector shows a slight improvement but still contracts, economist says.

新西兰服务部门仍然在萎缩,虽然速度较慢,但10月服务业绩指数为46.0,比9月的45.7略有增加。 New Zealand's services sector is still contracting, though at a slower pace, with the October Performance of Services Index at 46.0, up slightly from 45.7 in September. 尽管略有改善,但该部门仍低于53.1这一长期平均水平,表明存在挑战。 Despite a slight improvement, the sector remains below the long-term average of 53.1, indicating ongoing challenges. 高级经济学家Doug Steel注意到前景略有改善,但强调该部门面临严峻的经济气候。 Senior Economist Doug Steel noted a slight improvement in the outlook but emphasized that the sector faces a tough economic climate.