Speculation hints that the post-pandemic imbalances in the economy could be working themselves out.
Since mid-September, the economic numbers have started to beat the expectations of economists and markets.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says inflation is still running rampant- but unless something bad happens, the economy is moving in a positive direction.
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