EEconomy Read More ANZ lifts fixed home loan rates, increases some term depositsApril 15, 2026 The bank’s 18-month term deposit rate is being increased by 20 basis points, while longer-term rates are up…
EEconomy Read More Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank unlikely to lift interest rates directly in response to oil price spikesMarch 24, 2026 She said the shock had sent waves through complex global supply chains, and it would take time for…
PPersonal finance Read More Inflation, war, increases Budget pressure – ABC NewsMarch 17, 2026 Inflation, war, increases Budget pressure ABC NewsRate rise should push PM to make tough choices in May budget The AustralianRecession…
EEconomy Read More Will the RBA increase interest rates today?March 16, 2026 The market thinks the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting interest rates today is 71…
EEconomy Read More Philippine central bank cuts rates in latest bid to support growth – Nikkei AsiaFebruary 19, 2026 Philippine central bank cuts rates in latest bid to support growth Nikkei AsiaBSP cuts policy rate by 0.25 ppt…
EEconomy Read More Why haven’t mortgage rates fallen since the last Federal Reserve decision?January 31, 2026 The Federal Reserve has decided to hold off on further cuts to short-term interest rates for an undetermined…
EEconomy Read More 8 strategies for getting the lowest mortgage rates in 2026January 2, 2026 Mortgage rates ended 2025 at their annual lows. With a thoughtful strategy, you can secure a mortgage interest…
EEconomy Read More BOJ raises rates; Gov. Ueda avoids future policy hintsDecember 21, 2025 Bank of Japan Japan central bank chief says neutral rate will likely remain “in a wide range” After…
EEconomy Read More Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recoveryDecember 12, 2025 The banks’ moves came as swap rates, which influence longer-term mortgage rates, spiked in the fortnight following the…
EEconomy Read More Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis pointsDecember 12, 2025 The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…
EEconomy Read More Fears of a massive spending spree ahead of rates capDecember 3, 2025 “The rate capping needed to be effective from 2026. That’s what ratepayers have been asking for. Whakatāne Action…
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