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Risks to New Zealand’s financial stability increase

The Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report stress tests the economy.

Reserve Bank acting governor Christian Hawkesby.

Brent Edwards Wed, 07 May 2025

It should come as no surprise, but risks to New Zealand’s financial stability have increased over the past six months.

The Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report points out geopolitical risks have escalated, largely thanks to United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.

“Trade

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Brent Edwards Wed, 07 May 2025
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