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Economic signs are pointing towards a greater chance of a recession.
\\nStats NZ data shows sales slumped 2.3 percent over the last quarter, for a second consecutive quarterly drop.
\\nASB Senior Economist Mark Smith says declining sales combined with interest rate increases and low population growth are all contributing.
\\nHe told Mike Hosking labour market conditions aren\'t helping lower the risk.
\\nSmith says staff shortages are preventing the economy from growing.
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