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Fortnightly Economic Update - 27 May 2022

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  • RBNZ raises interest rates but higher rates are necessary to quell inflation
  • Household spending slowed in the March quarter, while weak consumer confidence and falling house prices suggest the outlook has become more challenging
  • The global outlook has deteriorated as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and COVID-19 restrictions in China further disrupt global supply chains