
US election risks rise & with them, trade risks
Kia ora,
Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.
I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.
Today we lead with news the global bond selloff has eased, but the reasons for it don't seem to have changed.
First up today, the IMF has lowered its global growth forecast and warned of increasing risks ahead. The growth they see is from the stronger-than-expected performance in the US despite slowdowns in China and Japan. They still see 2024 expanding 3.2% this year in spite of all the…
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