Twenty-twenty-Thrive

We're back from break and feeling good about 2025. In this episode, we cover our expectations for the Kiwi economy this year - a year of two halves. The first half sees the economy is in an awkward phase. Confidence has improved, but activity is still depressed. Growth however should pick up in the second half as interest rate cuts feed through to the economy. Things are falling into place for a better year. We also touch on everything you may have missed over the break. From the latest inflation and business confidence numbers to the recent moves in the Kiwi following Trump's inauguration.Hosted by Jarrod Kerr, Mary Jo Vergara and Sabrina Delgado.Follow our economic commentary & insights here:https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/business-banking/thrive-hq/kiwi-economics/commentary-insights/Any views or information shared in this podcast, while given in good faith, aren't necessarily the view of Kiwibank.