NZ consumer confidence edges up in March, boding well for economic growth

NZ consumer confidence edges up in March, boding well for economic growth
By Tina Morrison March 20 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand consumer confidence edged up in March with both current and future measures increasing. The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose to 124.6 in March from 124 in February. The current conditions index advanced to 123.7 from 123, while the future conditions index gained to 125.3 from 124.6. "Amidst some volatility from month to month, the underlying message remains one of optimism," ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie said in his report. "Buoyant levels of consumer sentiment in...