Labour promises surplus in 2029/30, will restore Reserve Bank dual mandate
Labour said it would also “aim” to reduce net debt down to 20% of GDP “over time”. It…
Anna Breman explores temporary appointment to Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee
However, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis explained, “It has been the practice for successive governments to exercise restraint…
Nasdaq 100 enters correction as three Fed officials back rate hike
“Parsimony, uncertainty and volatility are the points put forward by Warsh as he attempts to change the Fed’s…
IMF releases NZ report card. How do political parties’ policies stack up?
Spend less The agency suggests the Government somehow reduces the cost of New Zealand Superannuation over time. National…
International Monetary Fund downgrades global economic outlook – how did New Zealand fare?
In this case, the world’s GDP growth falls from an expected 3.4% in 2026 to 3.1% in 2026.…
OCR preview: Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate despite Iran war shock
BNZ economists remain the most hawkish, picking a rate rise at the September review (although this is a…
Philippines central bank warns monetary policy cannot tame inflation
Iran tensions Governor says price rises being driven by factors outside its control Shoppers at a supermarket 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…
Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by Trump Administration’s Justice Department
AFP 12 Jan, 2026 03:13 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
What is the Brics+ ‘Unit’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
This combination of a stable asset with a set of diversified currencies reduces exposure to financial volatility and…
Reserve Bank Governor says there is no preset course for monetary policy after Westpac hikes interest rates
She declined the opportunity to explicitly talk the market up or down. Rather, she stressed a couple of…
OCR Preview: Another rate cut coming – but will it be the last?
“We don’t expect the RBNZ to cut further next year (barring a global shock),” said ANZ chief economist…