Episode 5: The State of the US Consumer – why it matters to NZ

Unemployment and consumer spending are hot topics in the United States, as investors anticipate next week’s Fed rate cuts. Ryan Bridge talks with Milford Senior Investment Analyst Stephanie Batchelor about the key metrics indicating a slow down in US consumer spending, and what it means for consumers here in NZ.

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