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Explained: What 'political risks' are impacting financial markets?

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Wed, 7 Oct 2026, 8:03pm
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The 2026 election campaign is a big topic for Kiwis, but it's not the only political topic impacting the economy.

France and the US are facing their own mid-terms and the results are likely to have wide-reaching economic implications.

Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further.

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