Switching to record low home-loan deals could save $1000: Canstar
Kiwis could save more than $1000 on interest fees by making a home loan switch.
Kiwis could save more than $1000 on interest fees by making a home loan switch.
RBNZ stance has wider economic and investment implications.
"It is a really mixed picture, it's just hard," RBNZ governor said.
Bill English and Tony Ryall evaded the question with nonsensical replies.
Rates might be low but tougher lending criteria is putting the squeeze on business.
Another grim business confidence survey points to a rate cut in May economists say.
COMMENT: Our Reserve Bank has followed US in a retreat from higher interest rates - again.
Comment: Reserve Bank has signalled the economy is slowing but still strong.
COMMENT: Interest rates look like being lower for longer, but should we cheer this?
Comment: Interest rates are super-low and display little sign of rising soon.
Falling wholesale rates help banks cut home loan rates.
Adrian Orr: The story Tāne Mahuta holds a warning for our biggest banks.
Analysts share their views on interest rates this year.
The US Federal Reserve has made a dramatic policy u-turn which shifts the global outlook.
Auckland's property market is following Australia's lead as banks tighten lending.
Economists expect the consumers price index to be zero or to show a very slight gain.
But the good times aren't predicted to roll on.
COMMENT: Markets think it's the end of the recovery, but the economy feels fine.
News of Trump's discussions about Jerome Powell prompted rebukes from lawmakers.
ANZ economists are picking a rate cut in 2019 as global growth slows.
The move may offer some relief for sharemarket investors in 2019.
Watchdog warns of chain reaction in next crisis as Wall Street makes fears more real
Yet another warning has been issued to the big global players.
Stocks, oil, dairy and Bitcoin are all down, but it's not time to panic yet.
Golden Weather: ASB economists are picking a sunnier outlook for the summer months.
We spend all year worrying about soaring petrol prices - why have they suddenly plunged?
ANZ, BNZ and Westpac are all offering fixed-term rates under 4 per cent.
COMMENT: Unemployment a complex issue but still a piece of economic data that counts.