New data shows that business confidence has picked up for  in the June quarter, but Middle East tensions and higher fuel prices remain a concern.

The latest NZIER survey shows a net 12 percent of business owners are feeling positive - up from just 1 percent in March.

Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon says things are changing day-to-day, and it's unclear where things will end up.

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New data shows that business confidence has picked up for &nbsp;in the June quarter, but Middle East tensions and higher fuel prices remain a concern.
The latest NZIER survey shows a net 12 percent of business owners are feeling positive - up from just 1 percent in March.
Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon says things are changing day-to-day, and it's unclear where things will end up.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on business confidence picking up for the June quarter

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