Market and economic outlook Issue 046 opens with a clear-eyed assessment of New Zealand’s macroeconomic backdrop. After a period of elevated inflation and monetary tightening, the economy shows signs of moderating growth. The magazine synthesizes recent data—consumer spending, business investment, and labor-market indicators—into an accessible outlook: inflation pressures are easing but not yet returned comfortably to target; interest-rate normalization has slowed housing and credit growth; and corporate earnings are mixed across sectors. The piece argues that investors should prioritize balance-sheet resilience and defensive earnings quality while selectively allocating to high-growth exporters and sectors benefiting from structural tailwinds (technology, renewables, tourism rebound).
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Given that Issue 046 hits newsstands in late autumn (May/June), the magazine includes a practical guide to tax loss selling.
The article charts the decline in national productivity growth over the last 18 months but pivots to the counter-narrative of resilience. It highlights how NZX-listed companies—specifically in the logistics and primary sectors—have automated their supply chains to combat labor shortages. Key data points from the issue reveal: