The services sector continued to show healthy expansion for February, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 55.6.
Economy & Tax
Back in the game – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced improved levels of expansion during February, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for February at 55.9.
Starting on the right note – PSI
The services sector started the year on the right note, with expansion improving during January, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for January at 57.8.
January jitters – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced a drop in the rate of expansion for the first month of 2015, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for January at 50.9.
End of year top up – PSI
The services sector ended on a solid note in 2014, with expansion improving during December, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for December at 56.5.
End of year cheer – PMI
Expansion in the manufacturing sector lifted during the last month of 2014, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for December at 57.7.
NZ economy – cautious optimism
The New Zealand economy is in good heart compared with other international economies, according to the latest BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Solid ground – PSI
Expansion in the services sector eased during November, although still remains at solid levels, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for November at 54.8.
Holding its own – PMI
Manufacturing activity remained in solid territory during November, although the level of expansion eased back from the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 55.2.
More fiscal discipline needed
BusinessNZ supports the NZ Initiative’s call for greater fiscal discipline by government.
Consistent service – PSI
The services sector remained at consistent and healthy levels of expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 57.8.
Staff wanted – PMI
Employment activity reached its highest level as the manufacturing sector continued to show stronger expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 59.3.