新西兰消费者信心在10月下降,尽管经济有所改善,但悲观主义四年来首次超过乐观主义。 New Zealand consumer confidence dropped in October, with pessimism surpassing optimism for the first time in four years despite some economic improvements.

10月,新西兰消费者信心从94.6下降到92.4,现在悲观主义者人数已超过乐观主义者,四年多来第一次超过乐观主义者人数。 New Zealand's consumer confidence fell to 92.4 in October, down from 94.6, with pessimists now outnumbering optimists for the first time in over four years. 尽管就业增长不大,拖欠款减少,自由裁量开支增加,但家庭对大宗采购和金融前景仍持谨慎态度。 Despite modest job growth, declining arrears, and rising discretionary spending, households remain cautious about big purchases and financial prospects. 通货膨胀预期上升到5.1%,人们对个人财务的看法恶化,感觉好一点的人更少。 Inflation expectations rose to 5.1%, and perceptions of personal finances worsened, with fewer feeling better off. 储备银行的宽松政策正在缓慢生效,但信心仍然落后于经济基本面的改善。 The Reserve Bank’s easing policy is slowly taking effect, but confidence continues to lag behind improving economic fundamentals.