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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
New ZealandNew Zealand Westpac Consumer Confidence fell to 94.7 in January 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
New Zealand Westpac Consumer Confidence fell to 94.7 in January 2026, released March 2026, down 1.8 from December's 96.5 reading. The reading matched the 95 consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 88.45.
Latest Release
94.7
Actual
95
Consensus
96.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.55
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 95
Actual: 94.7
Error: +0.3
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
| NZD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
| EUR/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
The March 2026 reading fell from the previous value of 96.5. Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmanomics model has produced a median absolute forecast error of ±4.55. Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with NZD/USD (Bullish NZD) and positively correlated with NZD/JPY (Bullish NZD).
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Westpac Consumer Confidence - NZ
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