Markets, Mystics & Mayhem podcast: Ep29

Published on 07 May 2025

In this week’s episode we’re joined by David Moore, Kiwibank's Head of Corporate and Wholesale Credit, to discuss the ongoing uncertain environment. As economists we love to talk through scenarios. We’re always considering the upside and downside risks when forming our view. David however tends to pitch his tent in camp downside...

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Mary Jo Vergara

Senior Economist
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Sabrina Delgado

Economist

Hitting pause. Investment decisions gathering dust on the shelf

Tune in as we cover the latest on business appetite, credit dynamics, and the evolving risk landscape. Credit availability has and continues to improve. But demand for credit remains subdued with businesses still holding back on borrowing. Amid tariff uncertainty and a potential global slowdown, investment and expansion decisions have been shelved. Plus, we cover the rise in liquidations and receiverships which recently hit a 10-year high.

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