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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2024 · 2 MIN

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on construction leading the return of optimism to the business sector

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Optimism is rising among businesses - largely driven by construction.  ANZ's October business outlook has business confidence up five points on 66, in a 10-year high.  Meanwhile, the proportion of businesses feeling they're faring well, has climbed to -11 in the highest point since March.  Chief economist Sharon Zollner says it boils down to interest rates.  She says fewer construction firms say they're not busy than a year ago - and she explained conditions are tough, but things are starting to look up a little. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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