After the oil shock: What economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest rates – Inside Economics
That’s a good question. While there’s no shortage of speculation about what might happen, it’s all limited by…
BNZ joins Westpac in lifting mortgage interest rates, 5-year term biggest jump
The changes are effective immediately, the bank said. BNZ has lifted its mortgage interest rates today. Photo /…
NZX unbothered by Aussie cash rate lift – Market close
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate, as expected, by 25 basis points to 4.1%, saying…
Westpac lifts mortgage rates across one- to five-year home loans
Interest rates are going up because wholesale rates had “increased significantly in recent weeks”, a Westpac leader says.…
Will the RBA increase interest rates today?
The market thinks the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting interest rates today is 71…
Ruapehu District Council commits to 9% rates increase for 2026-27
The council said at the time that the site had been “overwhelmed” by the volume of waste, with…
Middle East war shakes sharemarkets as bond yields and oil prices jump
New Zealand 10-year bond yields are at 4.51% from 4.35% at the start of the week, while the…
Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates and KiwiSaver – where you could feel the financial fallout
It is still early days in terms of market reaction and the conflict, so assessing the possible fallout…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council proposes 4% rates rise and $3b portfolio shake-up
Quayside managed the investment assets independently from the council and provided an annual dividend to the council. In…
Mauao landslide: Marine Parade businesses beg council for rates break
A group of 16 hospitality business owners directly affected by the cordon around Adams Ave and Marine Parade…
Mortgage rate U-turn: BNZ cuts long-term rates, 3yr loan dips back under 5%
The largest cut, a 40bps drop, will see the five-year fixed home loan rate fall from 5.69% to…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…