Inside Economics: GDP growth forecasts brighten … and will Chinese deflation send cheap EVs our way?

Economic Scorecard

The upcoming GDP figures for the first quarter of the year will provide clarity on the state of the economy, addressing concerns about potential growth stagnation. Preliminary indications suggest that growth may not be as negative as initially feared, with BNZ economists forecasting a GDP increase of 0.7%, matching the previous quarter’s performance. A comprehensive preview of these figures will be published on Monday, further illuminating the economic landscape.

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