It feels like the economy has gone from being in a mild storm state to a cyclone pending – with precursor wind gusts that continue to hurt Kiwis from the petrol pump to the grocery aisle. This month in Tea with Tony, we ask if it’s too late to batten down the hatches and discuss the inflation interest rate equation, the housing market, and the not-so-mysterious case of missing Kiwis and why that even matters.
Tune in to get Tony’s view.
*Please note – Tony Alexander is an independent economist. His views are his own and not necessarily shared by NZHL or vice versa. Tea with Tony is brought to you by NZHL in a sponsored capacity.
Key Moments
1:10 – Economic Cyclone
4:09 – Monetary Policy Cycle
5:22 – Inflation and Interest Rates
8:25 -Understanding your Risk Tolerance
9:52 -The Management of Monetary Policy
10:48 – OCR Peak
12:56 – Kicking Inflation to the Curb
14.21 – Open Slather for First Home Buyers
15:47 – House Values
19:05 – Population Deficit
20:55 – In Conclusion, Positives, Negatives, and the Reserve Bank
