The rapid decline in the budget deficit suggests that the Government may announce higher spending or tax cuts in next year’s Budget. And Labor has pledged to eliminate a number of tax privileges if it wins the next federal election. The upshot is that the budget may be in surplus for a while yet. Meanwhile, we doubt that the RBNZ’s decision to loosen mortgage lending restrictions will provide much support for the housing market.
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