New Zealand Warns Inflation May Rise Amid Conflict

Finance Minister Nicola Willis warns inflation may exceed the target range if conflict persists. Treasury models suggest prices will stay elevated this year.

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The government of New Zealand has issued a warning regarding the nation's economic outlook, stating that inflation could surge significantly higher than previously anticipated. Finance Minister Nicola Willis noted that a prolonged conflict involving Iran and the wider Middle East would likely keep price growth outside the central bank's target range for an extended period.

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis addresses the parliament in Wellington on September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Marty Melville
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