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New economic index reveals the toll policy uncertainty can have on your investments

  • Written by Ihsan Badshah, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Auckland University of Technology
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The COVID-19 pandemic created a sense of uncertainty and fear across all aspects of life in New Zealand. Along with concerns about health and well-being, many wondered what impact the pandemic would have on the economy and economic policy.

Unpredictable events like this carry significant risk for investors and fund managers alike. There...

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