Will Kiwis Say “Hello” To Deflation?

October 02, 2024 00:11:19
Will Kiwis Say “Hello” To Deflation?
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Will Kiwis Say “Hello” To Deflation?

Oct 02 2024 | 00:11:19

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Show Notes

Compared to the weak RBA rate of 4.35%, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, lifted earlier and higher, and has begun to cut rates as the New Zealand economy slipped into recession. Next week we will get the next RBNZ rate decision, and a new survey has show that although New Zealand business sentiment is improving a window has opened to allow a cut interest rates of 50 basis points. The RBNZ has forecast around 2.5% of rate cuts over a 2.5 year period. The contrast with Australia is interesting, because the RBA has left rates at a lower rate […]

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