2023 is drawing to a close, and economists are predicting what lies ahead for the new year.
New Zealand is still fighting a long, drawn-out battle with inflation, which is set to impact jobs and house prices.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says the uptick in migration is set to boost demand for goods and services- meaning inflation will be stickier for longer.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the additional calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist ahead of Australia's 2026 federal budget
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Rabobank agribusiness monthly report means for Kiwi farmers
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