A bump to New Zealand's unemployment figures is forecast later this morning.

A number of economists believe it will land at 4.3%, up from the September quarter's 3.9%.

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley agrees.

He told Mike Hosking that it's important to bear in mind that these figures bounce around quarter-to-quarter.

Tuffley says the trend they're looking for is the weaker labour market, slowing employment growth, and slowing wage growth.

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A bump to New Zealand's unemployment figures is forecast later this morning. 
A number of economists believe it will land at 4.3%, up from the September quarter's 3.9%. 
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley agrees. 
He told Mike Hosking that it's important to bear in mind that these figures bounce around quarter-to-quarter. 
Tuffley says the trend they're looking for is the weaker labour market, slowing employment growth, and slowing wage growth. 
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