Tea with Tony | Episode 25 | June 2023

In the latest episode, Tony explores the key factors shaping the economy, housing market, and interest rates alongside the impacts of the Government Budget announcement and the recent hike in the Official Cash Rate.

Plus, Tony shares his economic outlook insights – are we still heading towards a recession?

Find out more in Tea with Tony.

Key Moments

  • 1:15: The Budget
  • 2:40 The Official Cash Rate & Economic Forecast
  • 4:57 – The Likelihood of Recession
  • 6:10 – Employment Numbers
  • 7:02 – The Housing Market
  • 9:49 – First Home Buyers
  • 12:01 – Investors
  • 12:44 – Where to from here?
  • 14:41 – Interest Rates
  • 15:17 – Housing Market Expectations
  • 18:20 – Buyer’s Concerns.
*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.