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Half of US consumers expect tariffs recession
About a third would be less likely to buy NZ goods, according to a Stickybeak poll.
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US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says
Jarden says tariff-related impacts on earnings would be "nominal" by 2030.
Economy
Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ
The risk appears more weighted to the RBNZ cutting the OCR further than otherwise.
Economy
Iron sand project could deliver $265m GDP boost: NZIER
Iron sands mining in Taranaki could create 1365 jobs, NZIER report says.
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