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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?
The Reserve Bank plays deaf to economic distress signals
House prices are falling, and both household confidence and job security are on the decline. The state of the economy is becoming increasingly poor — so when will the Reserve Bank finally stop over-restricting it?
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