新西兰服务业数据疲弱，暗示经济复苏放缓

Core Viewpoint - New Zealand's service sector has contracted for the 18th consecutive month in August, indicating that the economic rebound in the third quarter may be slower than expected [1] Economic Performance - The service performance index dropped from 48.9 in July to 47.5 in August, remaining below the expansion threshold of 50 since February of the previous year [1] - Data expected to be released this week is likely to show a contraction in GDP for the second quarter [1] Future Outlook - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and most economists anticipate that the economy will begin to rebound in the second half of the year, driven by lower interest rates stimulating consumer spending and business investment [1] - Doug Steel, a senior economist at New Zealand Bank, expressed that while there are signs of a turning point in the economy, the time required for the subsequent rebound may be longer than currently expected, which poses a realistic risk [1]