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Conflict hits confidence, although ceasefire offers some reprieve

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9 Apr 2026
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A sharp deterioration in confidence across both households and businesses signals that the economic impact of the recent global oil shock is already taking hold in New Zealand, even before any physical fuel shortages emerge.

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