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Higher Inflation Expected to be New Normal in New Zealand, Says Economist

Higher Inflation Expected to be New Normal in New Zealand, Says Economist

Bevan Graham, an economist at Salt Funds Management, suggests New Zealanders should prepare for a period where higher inflation rates become the norm

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Bevan Graham, an economist at Salt Funds Management, suggests New Zealanders should prepare for a period where higher inflation rates become the norm. He advises caution against early and aggressive interest rate cuts due to current economic conditions. With global inflation peaking, New Zealand’s domestic inflation is still expected to exceed the Reserve Bank’s target range. Graham highlights the need for active central bank intervention and predicts continued economic challenges for the country, including the impact on equity markets.

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