• Business confidence continued to improve in November, rising to a sixmonth high. • A better economic vibe is apparent across the broader survey too. This flags stronger growth ahead. • Our composite indicator implies over 3% growth over the coming year; that’s respectable amidst continued challenges for some sectors such as dairying, and signals a more diversified economy. • Pricing gauges remain tame. Business sentiment continued to improve in November. A net 15% of businesses are optimistic about the general economy over the year ahead. The service sector is the most optimistic, and agriculture the least, ... (full story)