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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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.
LISTEN ABOVE

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