Unemployment rate remains at 4.1pc in January, leading to talk of another rate rise
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent in January, the same as December, in seasonally adjusted terms.…
Reserve Bank signals a ‘structural change to the housing market’ in Anna Breman’s debut
In her first big moment as Reserve Bank governor, Anna Breman made predictions for the New Zealand economy…
IMF urges Japan to avoid cutting sales tax amid higher expected borrowing costs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Japan against cutting sales tax when borrowing costs on public debt…
Food prices rise 4.6% annually
Food prices rise 4.6% annually – what’s causing the jump? ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous Slide…
More indigestion for RBNZ as businesses’ expectations of future inflation rise
Businesses’ expectations of inflation have risen sharply in a move that will prompt more serious thinking for the…
NZ sharemarket falls for third day ahead of RBNZ rate decision – Market close
Across the Tasman, the S&P/ASX 200 Index had gained 0.28% to 8,962.5 points at 6pm NZ time. Matt…
In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food | Debt
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Diego Nacasio, 43, works full time as a salesman at a large hardware store in…
Reserve Bank expected to bring forward interest rate hike as inflation risk grows
In other words, the RBNZ is likely to shift its forecast to suggest that the next move for…
Inflation fears loom over yen, Japan bond markets under Takaichi
Markets Postelection rise of currency masks concern over side effects of fiscal expansion Investors are concerned about the…
Takaichi expecting additional BOJ rate hike — but not in spring — adviser says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expects the Bank of japan to raise its policy interest rate in the near…
Early estimates point to a lower amount
Carl Smith | Fstop | Getty Images Social Security benefits are typically adjusted every year to keep up…
January CPI inflation report is due out Friday. Here’s what’s expected
Customers shop at Walmart in Little Rock, Arkansas, Jan. 22, 2026. Will Newton | Getty Images Investors got…