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05 July 2024

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 the RBNZ do at next week's OCR announcement?

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21 June 2024

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.

14 June 2024

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?

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07 June 2024

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?

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