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NZ economic recovery will slow but recession unlikely: Rabobank

WATCH: The timing around rate hikes is still uncertain as the Iran war keeps inflation higher for longer.

WATCH: Rabobank senior strategist Ben Picton speaks with Jonathan Mitchell.

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New Zealand’s economic recovery will slow because of the Iran war, but we aren’t moving towards another recession, according to Rabobank senior strategist Ben Picton.

Yesterday, the central bank held the official cash rate at 2.25%, as widely expected, but said it was willing to act decisively

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Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 09 Apr 2026
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