What the Middle East Conflict Means for New Zealand’s Economy | Brad Olsen Explains Petrol Prices, KiwiSaver & Stagflation

What does the current global conflict actually mean for New Zealand’s economy?

In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, Te Kahukura Boynton sits down with economist Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, to break down what’s happening in the global economy and what everyday New Zealanders should actually be paying attention to.

Brad is one of New Zealand’s most recognised economic commentators and regularly appears across national media explaining complex economic issues in a clear and practical way.

Together, they unpack the real financial impacts global conflict can have on New Zealand including petrol prices, inflation, KiwiSaver balances, and the risk of stagflation.

Rather than fear based commentary, this conversation focuses on helping people understand what’s happening in the economy so they can make calm, informed financial decisions.

In this episode we cover:

• The biggest economic risks global conflict could pose for New Zealand

• Why petrol prices move so quickly and how high fuel prices could realistically go

• What stagflation means and whether it is a real risk for New Zealand

• Why your KiwiSaver balance might drop during global uncertainty

• The biggest mistakes investors make when markets are volatile

• What everyday New Zealanders should actually focus on over the next few months

If you’ve been seeing headlines about rising fuel prices, falling markets or global instability and wondering what it all means for your money, this episode breaks it down in simple terms.

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