NZ business confidence slips in December, continuing monthly ‘see-saw’

NZ business confidence slips in December, continuing monthly ‘see-saw’
Dec. 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand business confidence fell this month, while holding at reasonably upbeat levels, continuing a monthly see-saw in the sentiment in an economy that’s only recording tepid growth. A net 23 percent of respondents in the ANZ Bank Business Outlook expect general business conditions to improve in the year ahead, down from 26 percent in the previous month’s survey. Those expecting a better 12 months out of their own businesses slipped to 31 percent from 32 percent. The survey results come after government figures s...