Confidence edges up in June as long-term outlook brightens

New Zealand consumer confidence edged up in June as Kiwis deemed the long-term outlook for the economy was brighter. The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose to 123.9 from 123.7 in May. The current conditions index dropped 1 point to 122 and future conditions rose 2 points to 126. "Both measures are at levels that we consider elevated and indicative of more self-assurance ...