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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 6 November 2026

6 Nov 2026 6:16 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Economic Pulse

Briscoe Group’s latest update shows the tension facing discretionary retailers: sales are growing, but costs and competition are still squeezing profitability. Its third-quarter revenue rose 1.98% from a year earlier to NZ$174.4 million, while the company forecast full-year reported net…

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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 November 2026

5 Nov 2026 6:11 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Economic Pulse

New Zealand shares jumped 2.23% on Thursday, lifting the S&P/NZX 50 above 14,000. Away from the market, fresh official figures showed higher rates on new mortgages in September and a smaller-than-forecast Government operating deficit. The releases offer contrasting signals for…

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