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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 2 MIN

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation

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There are fears that inflation could come back into the picture as the OCR falls.  Infometrics expects the OCR to fall to 2.25% next month - it's 2.5% at the moment.  Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says they expect to see growth hit 2.3% annual growth in 2027.  He says alongside stoking inflation, it could create other problems.  Kiernan says it risks stretching capacity in the construction and infrastructure sector.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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