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With fuel prices still much higher than before the Middle East war began, the risks of further spikes in inflation and more rate rises this year have not gone away.
When central banks raise interest rates, debt holders feel the impact. But high rates also create an opportunity.
No, this isn’t another lecture on quitting takeaway coffee or cancelling all your subscriptions. Here’s where to start finding bigger savings.
The central bank has also forecast higher inflation and slower economic growth.
The Reserve Bank will make the call next Tuesday. It’s expected to raise rates to crack down on inflation, before it becomes entrenched.
The way we deal with rising inflation is highly problematic.
The flaws in Standard & Poor’s Global’s report could influence investor perceptions and reinforce existing biases against Africa.
The US Federal Reserve has never before been this transparent about its policymaking process − but that might not be a good thing.
One of the biggest risks for central banks is that worries about higher inflation become embedded in people’s thinking.
The second rate hike this year will add another $100 a month to the average mortgage, just as fuel prices are surging.
The cumulative return on a typical KiwiSaver growth fund since 2007 is around 240%. That’s despite a global financial crisis, COVID, trade wars and inflation.
Former RBA insiders say past rates decisions have been influenced by the housing market.
The Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser told The Conversation’s podcast inflation is likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out.
Both private-sector and government spending contributed to the fastest GDP growth since 2022. Yet it’s still well below the growth Australians saw in the past.
If the benefit of long-term social projects to tackle climate change is heavily discounted, the investment appears less attractive.
Interest rates could go up even further this year. If you’re struggling with your home loan repayments, here’s where you can go for help.
The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates was aimed at taming inflation. Is there a better alternative?
The RBA will be hoping Australians respond to this rate rise in three ways: spending less, saving more and not asking for big wage rises.
A modest move on rates now could reduce the chance of more aggressive action later.
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