House prices New Zealand: Economists say Official Cash Rate cuts needed to boost market
“This also suggests that mortgage rates could have a bit further to fall yet, especially for floating or…
Mortgage rate cuts: ANZ drops fixed rate below 4.5% day after BNZ as OCR decision due next week
She said ANZ was continuing to review home loan rates in response to international and local market conditions,…
BNZ cuts one-year fixed mortgage rate below 4.5% as next OCR decision looms
“For someone moving from our current average one-year rate of 5.19% per annum, with a $500,000 mortgage over…
BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike – Nikkei Asia
BOJ chief strikes cautious tone despite some board members urging rate hike Nikkei AsiaBank of Japan hits pause –…
Interest rate markets raise odds of big Official Cash Rate cut in October
Before the release, BNZ was the most pessimistic of the banks with its forecast of a 0.5% decline…
The US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and the NZ market’s big bounce – Stock Takes
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell described the bank’s move as a “risk management cut”. “Powell is saying employment…
NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cut – Market close
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith said the result underscored the fragility of New Zealand’s recovery, with markets reacting…
US Fed chief says two more rate cuts in 2025 a probability, not certainty
The central bank faces competing pressures in adjusting rates, with Trump’s sweeping tariffs fuelling inflation risks while the…
Consumer confidence stays weak despite Reserve Bank rate cuts
“Reductions in the official cash rate and the related falls in mortgage rates will help to boost many…
Gisborne mayoral candidates united: Rates rises ‘not sustainable’
Fisher said Gisborne’s regional rates had increased 30% over the past three years and asked candidates for their…
NZ stocks end flat as US Federal Reserve decision looms – Market close
On Thursday, Stats NZ releases June quarter GDP data, which economists expect to show the economy contracted after…