New Zealand Composite NZ PCI (Mar) 48.8 (Prev. 50.5)

The New Zealand Composite PCI for March came in at 48.8, down from the previous 50.5, indicating a contraction in the composite output.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Apr 2026, 22:50 UTCOn the live feed at 22:30 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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New Zealand Composite NZ PCI (Mar) 48.8 (Prev. 50.5)

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This decline could suggest weakening economic conditions, which may lead to increased dovish sentiment surrounding future monetary policy and interest rate decisions. Traders should be mindful of how this data could influence New Zealand's currency and related assets in the market.

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