Markets Outlook with Forsyth Barr
Forsyth Barr investment Strategist Zoe Wallis joined Ryan Bridge to look ahead to the big business and financial news of the week. She confirmed a 25 basis point OCR cut is expected on Wednesday, but noted the Reserve Bank is likely to remain cautious amid lingering inflation pressures and global trade uncertainty. Wallis also highlighted a focus on capital discipline in this week's company results and shared insights into how markets responded to the Budget.
This interview and webpage do not contain financial advice - for financial advice, please speak to a Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser on 0800 367 227.
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