Services Sector Index Edges Down Amid Consumer Budget Pressure
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
The BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index edged down 0.1 points to 50.9 in September, though the services sector expanded for a fourth consecutive month. Retail was the weakest industry in the survey, contracting at 47.4, while wholesale trade recorded 53.1.
From rnz.co.nz
Why it matters
The services sector represents a large portion of the economy. The weak performance in consumer-facing sectors reflects pressure on household disposable incomes due to the cost of living, fuel prices, and interest rates.
From rnz.co.nz
Who's involved
- Katherine RichCommented on sector uncertainty referencing the PSI results
- PSIThe Performance of Services Index used to measure sector expansion
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Katherine Rich
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PSI
computational chemistry