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08 November 2018

OCR reaction: cut less likely and rates to stay low

Economists believe the Reserve Bank has adopted a slightly more hawkish stance on the OCR, but say the unchanged forecast suggests a continued low interest rate environment.

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07 November 2018

Job numbers 'cast doubt' on future OCR cut

Today's stronger than expected job numbers add further weight against the argument for an OCR cut, economists say.

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06 November 2018

Regulators’ report puts spotlight on intermediaries

The FMA and Reserve Bank report into banking conduct and culture has raised concerns about the relationship between banks and intermediaries, in a warning sign for mortgage advisers.

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