World

Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Higher rates and falling prices hammer NZ homeowners
Property

Higher rates and falling prices hammer NZ homeowners

Rising interest rates and the housing slowdown are expected to drive the economy into recession this year as consumers cut back on spending.

Bloomberg 14 Jan 2023
US Fed signals slower rate hikes as inflation softens
Bloomberg

US Fed signals slower rate hikes as inflation softens

Slower rate hikes look possible, but Fed watchers still expect benchmark US interest rates to peak above 5%.

Bloomberg 13 Jan 2023
Key US strategist: 'We’re back in a bull market'
Bloomberg

Key US strategist: 'We’re back in a bull market'

Edward Yardeni believes the outlook for the world economy is improving.

Bloomberg 13 Jan 2023
Emmanuel Macron unveils his pension reforms

Emmanuel Macron unveils his pension reforms

He wants the French to work longer. Good luck with that. 

The Economist 12 Jan 2023