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OCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’

Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.

‘Dirty details creep us out the most’: How inflation threatens the recovery - Inside Economics

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon and Willis should have left the Reserve Bank Governor alone

OPINION: Politicians should stay out of the Reserve Bank’s lane.

Stubborn inflation could see interest rates rise sooner than forecast

The inflation rate is expected to exceed Reserve Bank forecasts.

Greg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the line

OPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.

'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ Governor

The Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.

'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figure

The Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.

NZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against Trump

Anna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.

Gold hits record high, dollar slides as Trump-Powell clash escalates

Ex-Fed chiefs, some Republicans back Powell.