The cost of living crisis comes to an end

The Kiwibank Economists are back for their seventh episode of Markets, Mystics and Mayhem. This week the team cover the cost of living crisis which has significantly impacted Kiwi households, particularly those with lower incomes. Everyday essentials like food and fuel have risen faster than incomes. While these households struggle with tight budgets, recent trends indicate a shift, with pay rises running above inflation. Although inflation is gradually easing, and falling interest rates along with rising house prices are expected to bring relief in 2025, meaningful improvements are still anticipated to take time. Hosted by Jarrod Kerr, Mary Jo Vergara and Sabrina Delgado. Follow their economic commentary & insights here: https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/business-banking/thrive-hq/kiwi-economics/ Any views or information shared in this podcast, while given in good faith, aren't necessarily the view of Kiwibank.