Economists say PM’s meeting with banks on forex a good start

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March 24, 2025

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Economists say PM’s meeting with banks on forex a good start

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Jensen La Vende

Economist Dr Marlene Attzs says Prime Minister Stuart Young’s decision to speak with leaders of commercial banks on the country’s foreign exchange issues is a good start, but the conversation needs to go beyond that.

Attzs said the issue is complex and the conversation should include the manufacturing sector as a forex earner.

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