close
MENU
2 mins to read

New Zealand poised to weather the effects of imminent US rate hike

Mr Hawkesby says it could result in New Zealand's long-term interest rates rising back up.

Jason Walls
Wed, 11 Feb 2015

Watchers say the US Federal Reserve continues to look on track to raise interest rates later this year, after leaving them at rock-bottom levels for over half a decade.

Federal Reserve lending rates were stripped to the bone in a bid to stimulate a struggling US economy after the financial crisis.

Want to read more? It's easy.

Choose your best value subscription option

Student

Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).
Individual
Group membership
NBR Marketplace

Yearly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Monthly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$44.95 / monthly

Smartphone Only Subscription

NZ$24.95 / monthly

Premium Group Membership 10 Users

NZ$350+GST / monthly

$35 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 20 Users

NZ$600+GST / monthly

$30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 50 Users

NZ$1250+GST / monthly

$25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 100 Users

NZ$1875+GST / monthly

$18.75 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Yearly Premium Online Subscription + NBR Marketplace

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Already have an account? Login
Jason Walls
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
© All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription.
New Zealand poised to weather the effects of imminent US rate hike
45024
true