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New ZealandNew Zealand Westpac Consumer Confidence climbed to 89.5 in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
New Zealand Westpac Consumer Confidence climbed to 89.5 in July 2026, released September 2026, up 9.1 from June's 80.4 reading. The print exceeded the 82.3 consensus by 7.2. Year-over-year, the indicator is down 1.4.
Latest Release
89.5
Actual
82.3
Consensus
80.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±5.4
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 82.3
Actual: 89.5
Error: -7.2
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| NZD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Westpac Consumer Confidence (New Zealand) was reported at 89.50 in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 82.30 by 7.20. The reading rose from the previous value of 80.40. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 88.20, down from the prior three at 92.87. In September readings over the past 3 years, Westpac Consumer Confidence has averaged 90.40.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with NZD/USD (Bullish NZD). A secondary relationship exists with NZD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish NZD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 5.40.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Employment Change QoQ (Nov 3) and Unemployment Rate (Nov 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About Westpac Consumer Confidence — New Zealand
DEFINITION
Westpac Consumer Confidence is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among consumers in Australia regarding their current and future economic situation. This indicator is based on a survey of over 1,200 households and provides valuable insights into consumer spending patterns and overall economic sentiment. It is considered a key indicator of the health of the Australian economy and is closely monitored by investors, businesses, and policymakers. A higher reading indicates increased consumer confidence and is generally seen as a positive sign for economic growth, while a lower reading may signal potential economic downturn.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 89.5, consensus 82.3. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 80.4. Before that (Jan 2026): 94.7.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with NZD/USD (Bullish NZD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - NZ Events
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | NZ | ANZ Business Confidence | 52.5 | 51.9 | 51.5 | 52.00 | Medium |
| 21:00 | NZ | ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence | 96.2 | 97.6 | 97.4 | 96.80 | Low |