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Todd Buchholz and James Carter thinks the US should have locked in favourable borrowing rates when it had the chance
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Todd Buchholz and James Carter thinks the US should have locked in favourable borrowing rates when it had the chance
Todd Buchholz draws parallels to the World War II era and proposes solutions for avoiding a fiscal cliff
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Todd Buchholz draws parallels to the World War II era and proposes solutions for avoiding a fiscal cliff
Although low interest rates have traditionally been viewed as positive for economic growth, this may not be the case anymore. Instead, they may lead to slower growth by increasing market concentration and weakening firms' incentive to boost productivity
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Although low interest rates have traditionally been viewed as positive for economic growth, this may not be the case anymore. Instead, they may lead to slower growth by increasing market concentration and weakening firms' incentive to boost productivity
If after tax returns from term deposits are at risk of more rate cuts and dip below the inflation rate, what are the alternatives? Your view?
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If after tax returns from term deposits are at risk of more rate cuts and dip below the inflation rate, what are the alternatives? Your view?
Relatively strong US growth amid sluggishness elsewhere is not what economics expects. But persistently low interest rates and weak inflation brings multiple benefits to American firms and consumers
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Relatively strong US growth amid sluggishness elsewhere is not what economics expects. But persistently low interest rates and weak inflation brings multiple benefits to American firms and consumers
Rodney Dickens doesn't like the RBNZ policy settings, arguing they will lead to disaster. But he does see an opportunity for borrowers
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Rodney Dickens doesn't like the RBNZ policy settings, arguing they will lead to disaster. But he does see an opportunity for borrowers
NZ’s economic cycle is very much into the mature phase, according to BNZ’s Stephen Toplis, who says rising international interest rates could spell trouble for the Kiwi economy
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NZ’s economic cycle is very much into the mature phase, according to BNZ’s Stephen Toplis, who says rising international interest rates could spell trouble for the Kiwi economy
Mohamed El-Erian assesses the challenges faced by the global investment community and the contribution that gold can make within investment portfolios
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Mohamed El-Erian assesses the challenges faced by the global investment community and the contribution that gold can make within investment portfolios