新西兰企业对经济改善更加乐观，尽管挑战仍然存在。 New Zealand businesses are more optimistic about economic improvement, though challenges persist.

新西兰企业表现出信心增强，9% 的受访者预计经济将有所改善，高于上一季度的 4%。 New Zealand businesses show improved confidence as 9% expect economic improvement, up from 4% last quarter. 尽管招聘和投资谨慎，但在较低的抵押贷款利率和新西兰元疲软支持出口的推动下，建筑、零售和服务业仍持乐观态度。 Despite cautious hiring and investment, the construction, retail, and services sectors are optimistic, driven by lower mortgage rates and a weaker NZ dollar supporting exports. 然而，高成本和薄弱的定价能力继续挑战盈利能力。 However, high costs and weak pricing power continue to challenge profitability. 调查显示，最近的经济低迷可能会持续，但可能会降息 50 个基点。 The survey suggests the recent economic downturn may persist, but a potential 50 basis point interest rate cut is likely.