New Zealand Consumer Confidence Remains Stable in Q1 2016 but Australia Falls

New Zealand consumer confidence remained stable in the first quarter at an index of 99, just below the optimism baseline score of 100. The score of 99 did not change from the previous quarter (Q4 2015) and declined three points from 102 a year ago (Q1 2015).  In Australia, confidence declined seven points to 89, as all three consumer confidence indicators (job prospects, personal finances and immediate spending intentions) declined in the first quarter. Nielsen – Read more…