18.12.202521:45:29UTC+00NZ Consumer Confidence Rises to Near 4-Year High

In December 2025, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index increased to 101.5, marking its peak since September 2021. This rise was driven by a surge in the future conditions index, which ascended to 108.9, the highest it has been since July 2021. Additionally, the current conditions index improved to 90.4, achieving a one-year high, although still reflective of lukewarm conditions. The sentiment regarding personal finances remains fragile, with the current perception standing at -18%. Nonetheless, the outlook has brightened, with a net 22% of consumers expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year, the most positive outlook since April. Furthermore, buying intentions have gained momentum, as the indicator for major household items advanced by 8 points to -1, reaching its most favorable position in over four years. Inflation expectations have moderated, with a decrease in 2-year CPI expectations to 4.6% from 5.2%, thereby bolstering confidence. Meanwhile, expectations for house price inflation have edged up slightly to 4.0%.