AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRates and Markets: The Reserve Bank’s surprise 4–3 decision to hold the OCR at 2.75% sent the New Zealand dollar lower. Governor Anna Breman says a December hike is “highly” likely. Business Mood: ANZ business confidence edged up to 52.5% in October, though firms’ own activity outlook slipped; the bank said some businesses are finding demand resilient but warned that putting off investment has risks. Election and Business: Chamber of commerce leaders ranked National highest on election policies, followed by Labour and ACT, and want the next Government to prioritise infrastructure and reduce red tape. Company Moves: Freightways’ first-quarter revenue rose 17.6% to $408 million, with earnings up 12.9%, while JB Hi-Fi New Zealand sales climbed 17.3%. Air New Zealand will make Christchurch–Singapore flights year-round and add a Bali route. Insurance Costs: Tower’s chief executive called for new ways to fund managed retreat as weather risks, building costs and insurance premiums rise.
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