New Zealand central bank cuts interest rate to 5 per cent - Update (EARTHtimes.org)

Wellington - New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate on Thursday by a record 1.5 per cent to 5 per cent, the fourth cut since July after five years with no reductions. Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard cited ongoing financial...

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