New Zealand ANZ Consumer Confidence Index August: -0.7% m/m (previous was –1.3%)

The index falls to 117.6 from 118.4

• at a 2 year low

ANZ on household:

• upbeat but a little cautious
• 'disquiet' on economy for the next 12 months, but not on their own finances

NZ business confidence is the focus for the country

• New Zealand ANZ business survey (August): Business confidence -50.3 (prior -44.9)
• More from NZ PM Ardern - how she is combating sad business sentiment).