Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More

Video | Agriculture | Confidence | Economy | Energy | Employment | Finance | Media | Property | RBNZ | Science | SOEs | Tax | Technology | Telecoms | Tourism | Transport | Search

 

Dark clouds forming over New Zealand's economy

Dark clouds forming over New Zealand's economy

* RBNZ to embark on monetary easing cycle in 4Q

* Growth will slow as inflation remains above target

* GDP growth to slump to 1.4% in 2008 before recovering in 2009

Economic momentum in New Zealand will slow significantly in 2008, owing mainly to weaker private consumption growth and a contraction in residential construction. Our forecast calls for GDP growth to dive from 3.1% in 2007 to a subpar 1.4% in 2008, with a contraction in economic growth anticipated for 2Q. The RBNZ probably will delay easing monetary policy until October; RBNZ officials will be searching for evidence of whether the recent weakness in employment and consumer spending will be sustained.

See... NZ_economic_outlookads.pdf

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Business Headlines | Sci-Tech Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.