Rates, inflation clouds spending outlook

By Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
Updated June 14 2022 - 2:56pm, first published 2:54pm
The construction industry is facing pressure on profitability as business confidence eases.
The construction industry is facing pressure on profitability as business confidence eases.

Business confidence is holding up in the face of rising interest rates and inflation, but there are signs households may start winding back on spending.

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