A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation.

ASB's latest Quarterly Economic Forecast says things will get better after a slow 3 to 6 months for the economy- and rates and living costs will come down again.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says recent data shows people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the economy.

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