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- Business and consumer confidence point to stiffening growth headwinds.
- High-frequency indicators show increasing activity in Auckland as Omicron case numbers fall.
- Globally, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, tightening financial conditions and tighter pandemic restrictions in China are weighing on growth.
- Australian and UK budgets focus on alleviating cost of living pressures.
- Our Special Topic explores the interaction between rising inflation and fiscal policy.
Last updated:
Tuesday, 5 April 2022