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May 2023 Financial Stability Report

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Debt servicing costs for households have risen significantly from historically low levels during the pandemic, and by the end of the year, the share of disposable income required to service the interest component of mortgage debt is expected to more than double from its recent low of 9% to around 22%.
May 2023 Financial Stability Report
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Rising interest rates challenge NZ households and businesses

In the midst of an economic landscape marked by soaring inflation and a tightening labour market, New Zealand's households and businesses are navigating the...

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