Inflation remains high despite the Reserve Bank holding interest rates steady.
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Updated Aug 27
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Inflation remains high despite the Reserve Bank holding interest rates steady.
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Inflation targets were missed, necessitating the maintenance of high interest rates by central banks.Also in this story
- The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is using the Official Cash Rate (OCR) hikes to bring inflation back to target.
- Changing expectations about inflation rates and the impact of interest rates on asset price movements.
- Talks are underway in Tehran regarding de-escalation and economic frameworks, led by the Central Bank Governor.
- Slowing economic activity and business confidence in the Central Valley due to interest rates and inflation.
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- High inflation is eroding real purchasing power, while slower remittance inflows are pressuring the current account.
- Store closures and flat hiring expected as high inflation and rising interest rates impact housing and consumer spending.
- Elevated oil prices persist and rise while inflation expectations remain well anchored.