Business Confidence Slumps into Negative Territory Amid "Perfect Storm"
ANZ's April 2026 survey reveals a sharp slump in business confidence to -10.6%, driven by rising inflation expectations and the economic fallout of the war in Iran.
By: AXL Media
Published: May 1, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT
Source: RNZ Pacific
Key Indicators at a Glance
The survey highlights a broad weakening in forward-looking indicators as businesses move from optimism to defensive positioning:
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