Monthly Economic Indicators April 2015

The April Monthly Economic Indicators (MEI) was published today on the Treasury Website at 2:00pm.
The report provides a summary of recent economic events.

The main points:

• Business surveys point to robust economic growth continuing in the first half of this year

• Capacity constraints are increasing, but inflation expectations remain low

• Inflation outturns were weak, but in-line with forecasts

• World growth has taken on a softer tone, but monetary policy remains supportive

Read more at: http://www.treasury.govt.nz/economy/mei/apr15

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