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Recession tilts the balance towards the RBNZ moving sooner
Economy

Recession tilts the balance towards the RBNZ moving sooner

GDP contracted 0.1% in 4Q after falling 0.3% in 3Q. 

Rebecca Howard 21 Mar 2024
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We're not out of the woods yet, says BusinessNZ
Economy

We're not out of the woods yet, says BusinessNZ

When China sneezes, NZ catches a cold.

Jem Traylen 21 Mar 2024
NZ officially in a recession in 4Q 2023
Economy

NZ officially in a recession in 4Q 2023

GDP contracted 0.1% in December quarter after a 0.3% contraction in 3Q.

Staff reporters 21 Mar 2024
Carbon prices plunge after auction
Markets

Carbon prices plunge after auction

Carbon traders turn bearish after auction.

Ian Llewellyn 21 Mar 2024


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