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New Zealand central bank says economy slowing, still not sure if rates high enough

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) chief economist Paul Conway said the 450 basis point rise in interest rates over the last 18 months was still “percolating” through the economy and would likely further weigh on consumer spending.

Yet it was unclear whether inflation expectations were falling fast enough to mean current and projected rate setting were high enough to be disinflationary.


Source: Economy - investing.com

Brazil central bank holds rates, flags increased inflation expectations

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