The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery.

Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports. 

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed. 

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The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery.
Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports.&nbsp;
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed.&nbsp;
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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

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. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

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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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman

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A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases. 

CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites. 

"So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens.

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A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases.&nbsp;
CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites.&nbsp;
"So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens.
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Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most builders feeling fuel price increases

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.

Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.
Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

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A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save.

This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties.

Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from.

"It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." 

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A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save.
This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties.
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from.
"It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news."&nbsp;
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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers raising questions over supermarket food prices

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman

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