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Inflation tracking as hoped, market still anticipating OCR fall in November
Weak economic data continues to pour in, and with the latest inflation figures coming in lower than expected, it looks increasingl...
Despite no change to OCR, signs suggest we're edging closer to rate falls
The OCR has remained unchanged this week, but it's not all bad news as the RBNZ shares its prediction that inflation should be bac...
Market changes its tune on future of interest rates amid weak economic data
The numbers all point to recession, and now the market is increasingly expecting rate falls by the end of the year. So, what will ...
Pressure ramping up for RBNZ to start dropping interest rates
Consumer and business confidence have both fallen in the last month, taking us to near-historic lows. But more weak economic data means the case is growing for a drop in interest rates.
Strong US economy pushes up wholesale rates, but mortgage rates unchanged
The US economy has continued to perform strongly, but it's a different story in other markets around the world—including NZ. So when might interest rates start to come down again?
Stability returns to interest rates; one-year terms still recommended
The delivery of promised tax cuts will be welcome news to many, but will it be enough to make a tangible difference in the current cost-of-living crisis for Kiwi households?
A week of big news in interest rates and the New Zealand housing market
On the same day as the OCR announcement, the government announced the axing of the first home grant. So what does this mean for first home buyers?
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