Zollner
Zollner is an economist known for her insightful analysis of consumer and business confidence in relation to economic trends. In a recent discussion, she highlighted the critical role of consumer sentiment in shaping economic performance, particularly in the retail sector. Zollner pointed out the disconnect between positive business confidence and faltering consumer confidence, emphasizing that perceptions can significantly impact spending behaviors. Her expertise sheds light on the complexities of economic recovery, particularly in the aftermath of significant interest rate hikes aimed at controlling inflation.
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Zollner said in recent years there has been a strong negative correlation between inflation expectations and consumer confidence.
Consumer confidence lifts to four-year high – ANZ
New Zealand· 2025-12-19
Zollner provided insights on the improvement in business sentiment and activity.
‘Looking up’: Recovery taking hold as business confidence hits 11-year highNew Zealand· 2025-11-27
Zollner said that reported past employment remains soft for every sector.
Businesses still feeling winter chill, confidence surveys showNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Zollner provided insights on the current state of various sectors and economic indicators.
Business confidence lifts in July, but going still toughNew Zealand· 2025-07-30Zollner noted that ANZ had recently revised down its forecast for growth and the Official Cash Rate.
Business confidence falls 9 points as US tariff turmoil takes a tollNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Zollner said it was good to see that New Zealand consumers appeared to be relatively unfazed by the recent bout of global volatility.
Consumer confidence back on the up but so are inflation expectations – ANZ surveyNew Zealand· 2025-04-24Zollner expected the RBNZ’s forecast revisions would have 'the same broad flavour' in next month’s Monetary Policy Statement.
Gloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery faltersNew Zealand· 2025-04-16Zollner discusses the impact of consumer confidence on the economy and the importance of business optimism.
On the Up: Is self-belief the missing piece of the economic puzzle?New Zealand· 2025-04-07