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Weekly economic update

Fortnightly Economic Update - 19 May 2023

Issue date: 
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
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Current
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Friday, 19 May 2023
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  • Budget 2023 reprioritises spending and invests in resilient infrastructure
  • Labour market remains tight, with some signs of easing through net migration
  • House prices stabilise but low sales volumes and consents point to weakness going forward
  • Global central banks hike rates as activity shows resilience, but China’s recovery stalls
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Last updated: 
Tuesday, 23 May 2023