Inflation
In most economies with independent money markets, investors are signaling a much higher chance of more rate rises, with positions hardening weekly
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In most economies with independent money markets, investors are signaling a much higher chance of more rate rises, with positions hardening weekly
Roger J Kerr says weak competition locally leads to a more volatile economy
Roger J Kerr says weak competition locally leads to a more volatile economy
Petrol and diesel prices rise month-on-month as international airfares record largest annual increase since April 2023, Statistics NZ says
Petrol and diesel prices rise month-on-month as international airfares record largest annual increase since April 2023, Statistics NZ says
Roger J Kerr sees the US bond market sell-off as a vote of no-confidence in the Trump regime. He also sees Australian monetary policy management in a right pickle, and is disappointed in the mixed messages from the RBNZ
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Roger J Kerr sees the US bond market sell-off as a vote of no-confidence in the Trump regime. He also sees Australian monetary policy management in a right pickle, and is disappointed in the mixed messages from the RBNZ
Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
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Roger J Kerr sees intervention and interference in the financial markets now the norm in the US, and now foreign investors reducing their exposure. He also sees the Yen carry trades starting to unwind
RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says monetary policy is not just about curbing borrowing demand, it’s also about incentivising people to save more
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RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says monetary policy is not just about curbing borrowing demand, it’s also about incentivising people to save more
Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election
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Bank economists split on October rate hike as RBNZ’s dovish shift signals a potential cash rate pause before the November 7 election
After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain
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After two Official Cash Rate hikes in a row, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says it's likely there will be a further increase to the OCR but the timing is highly uncertain
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RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures
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RBNZ raises the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, delivering a back-to-back hike in an effort to curb inflationary pressures
Roger J Kerr traces the conflicts building in the US between monetary and fiscal authorities, conflicts and changeable directions in Australia, but sees no conflicts in New Zealand
Roger J Kerr traces the conflicts building in the US between monetary and fiscal authorities, conflicts and changeable directions in Australia, but sees no conflicts in New Zealand
Roger J Kerr traces the US Government shifts from intervening to supporting the yen to intervening to support their own bond market
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Roger J Kerr traces the US Government shifts from intervening to supporting the yen to intervening to support their own bond market
Fletcher Building wary of interest rate uncertainty amidst an ‘inflationary spiral’, while the CEO says selling off its troubled construction unit has removed ‘financial drain’ from the rest of the business
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Fletcher Building wary of interest rate uncertainty amidst an ‘inflationary spiral’, while the CEO says selling off its troubled construction unit has removed ‘financial drain’ from the rest of the business
The global long term financial climate is changing to a 'hotter' environment where the cost of money will be higher. We review why and how it will affect us
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The global long term financial climate is changing to a 'hotter' environment where the cost of money will be higher. We review why and how it will affect us
Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
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Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak
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ASB senior economist Mark Smith says the latest Selected Price Indexes give some comfort inflation is moderating from its 4.1% peak