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The Treasury’s optimistic economic view of the Iran conflict

ANALYSIS: It might base its view on US Vice-President JD Vance’s assurance that President Trump isn’t as dumb as previous presidents.

WATCH: NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks to senior journalist Jonathan Mitchell

Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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There was no surprise that Finance Minister Nicola Willis held a news conference this week to update reporters on the Government’s planning for the economic chaos caused by the United States and Israel bombing Iran.

Any finance minister would want to be seen to be doing something in the face of an

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Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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