RBNZ says rate cuts should act faster this time; Banks slash mortgage rates as further OCR cuts signalled

Thursday, August 15th 2024, 11:24AM

Falling interest rates should affect the economy faster than in previous easing cycles, assistant Reserve Bank governor Karen Silk told parliament's finance and expenditure committee. [READ ON]

The five largest banks all rushed to cut their mortgage interest rates after the Reserve Bank cut its official cash rate (OCR) for the first time since March 2020. [See here]

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