GBP/NZD

Inflation is a problem in New Zealand. Today’s Consumers Price Index is a strong confirmation of this. Yes, we all know fuel prices are currently the main contributor to households’ cost of living misery, and this will be the focus of most headline writers. But the worrying aspect of today’s data is not the impact of fuel but the depth and breadth of price ...

New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated to 4.1% in the second quarter, above analysts' forecasts and well over the top of the central bank's target range, according to Reuters, as fuel costs drove the bulk of the increase. The consumer price index rose 1.5% from the previous quarter, Statistics New Zealand said, with both figures beating the 4.0% and ...

The following table shows the price changes for the June 2026 quarter. tables Within the 1.5 percent rise in the CPI in the June 2026 quarter, higher prices were recorded for: • Petrol, up 20.1 percent (49.5 percent contribution to the 1.5 percent rise for all groups) • Other vehicle fuels and lubricants, up 47.7 percent (16.2 percent contribution to all ...

About a month ago we said that Q2 CPI inflation, due for release tomorrow, looks no higher than RBNZ forecasts. Today we think it will be no lower than RBNZ forecasts. This is not because we have changed our forecasts. To the contrary, our forecast for Q2 annual CPI inflation remains unchanged at 4.1%. Rather it is because the RBNZ changed its view. In the ...

Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, says he thinks the Federal Reserve won't move on interests rates for the rest of this year. Daco talks about what he wants to see from the new Chairman Kevin Warsh. Daco speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Two months ago, UK markets recoiled at the prospect of new Labour leader Andy Burnham becoming prime minister. Today, his arrival in Downing Street has been met with little more than a shrug. Risk premium in the bond markets looks contained. Most investors I speak to don’t expect him to rock the boat this year, even if there are concerns about the fiscal ...

We’re back to reading tea leaves! Hooray! Next week the Federal Reserve will have its second meeting since Kevin Warsh officially took the helm. And, at this point, the outcome is far from certain, which is unusual given that ever since Ben Bernanke instituted “forward guidance” the market usually knew what to expect. Warsh does not think “forward guidance” ...

UK's Chancellor Reeves resigns. It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The economy today is stronger, fairer and more resilient because of the choices we have taken as a Labour Government over the past two years. Stability restored, investment delivered and reform to our economy under way. I said when I was appointed Chancellor that I would judge my time in office if the lives ordinary working class people have been improved. Im proud to say that they have. And to every young woman and girl let my time in office show there should be no ceilings on your ambitions, your hopes or your dreams. I wish the...

Burnham to Seek Flexibility Within UKs Existing Fiscal Rules UK's PM Burnham: I would never take risks with the economy, recommits to fiscal rules. UK's PM Burnham: looking at the personal allowance threshold for income tax, changing it has significant consequences. Burnham Says It's Too Soon To Consider Increasing The Highest Tax Rate. Breaking: Andy Burnham has said that he will use "any flexibility" in the government's fiscal rules in a move that could allow him to borrow billions of pounds to invest in infrastructure. Experts have said that Burnham could raise an extra £16 billion for infrastructure after a change in the definition of public debt in the rules. The National Wealth Fund and other financial institutions are able to make loans or buy stakes in companies without affecting the public debt target. Burnham said: "I've said we'll stick to the fiscal rules and by that I mean the existing fiscal rules and use obviously any flexibility w...

Uk Pm Burnham: We Will Introduce A New Political Model And A New Economic Model Andy Burnham says he is 'acutely conscious' that he is the sixth person in the last 10 years to walk up this street, the seventh prime minister since 2016 He says it's a moment for reflection and new resolution. 'It requires my generation of politicians to raise their game. Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability again. That is our challenge. 'People at home are fed up with politics. I will be honest with you. We have not been good enough. We will make this moment a circuit breaker for Britain bringing forward the biggest changes for 40 years 'In the 1980s Britain took some wrong turns. Pol... Andy Burnham says he will start unveiling immediate measures to help with the cost of living tomorrow, including how they will be paid for He says that his first instruction on entering No 10 will be a pledge to end rough sleeping He says he will unveil a 10-year plan for Britain later this year UK PM Burnham: Will Bring Forward New 10Y Plan -To Honour Defense Commitments, Meet Fiscal Rules -Will Set Out Cost Of Living Measure From Tomorrow; Measure Will Be Costed -Will Build New Council Homes -Put Essentials Back Under Stronger Public Control -I Will Make Clear To Zelenskiy Today There Will Be No Change In Support For Ukraine