In this show we will look at some of the recent data relating to the New Zealand economy, which is sitting in a high interest rate, recessionary condition, as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand wrangles inflation towards its targets. We saw a significant rise in people leaving the country, with New Zealand Citizens voting with their feet!
So, we will look at the latest on property prices, retail spending and the latest inflation and migration updates. Overall, things remain very tough, though inflation while remaining sticky, is easing slowly.
So, standing back, clearly the New Zealand economy is not out of the woods yet, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s approach of lifting rates higher than Australia does appear to be pushing inflation in the right direction. The uptick in exits from New Zealand suggests perhaps that some are deciding to jump ship, because households are clearly feeing the pressures. And recent policy changes will likely continue to reduce net overseas migration, with potentially significant impacts on the jobs market, and demand for property.
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