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How permanently low interest rates are killing the home ownership dream for many
Originally published by The Spinoff Super-low interest rates are a blessing to those already on the housing ladder. For those still renting and without a…
Bank of England asks banks about readiness for negative rates
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask walks past the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Toby…
Bank of England asks banks how ready they are for sub-zero rates
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England asked banks on Monday how ready they are for zero or negative interest rates, following up its announcement…
Turkish rate hike needs follow through for real game change
LONDON (Reuters) – Turkish policymakers are no strangers to unexpected action when in a tight corner, but analysts said Thursday’s surprise interest rate hike could…
Brazil's steep rate curve should pose no threat to government funding
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Despite a spike in Brazil’s long-term interest rates serving as a “warning” to remedy public finances, the central bank’s record low official…
New Zealand central bank holds rates but hints at further easing
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s central bank held its official cash rate at a record low on Wednesday but hinted at further easing and warned…
New Zealand's central bank holds rates at 0.25%, no change to asset purchase programme
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk near the main entrance to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand located in central Wellington, New Zealand, July 3, 2017. REUTERS/David…
New Zealand's central bank holds rates at 0.25%, no change to asset purchase programme
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk near the main entrance to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand located in central Wellington, New Zealand, July 3, 2017. REUTERS/David…
UPDATE 1-Colombia central bank cuts rate to 2% as space for more reductions closes
(Adds quote, context) BOGOTA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank board unanimously cut the benchmark interest rate to a historic low of 2% on…