The interest rate debate (+video) (The New Zealand Herald)
Story date: 2008-03-30 05:28:10
Added on: 2008-03-30 23:05:46
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard has hit back at doomsayers who are baying for an early cut in interest rates, arguing the economy remains solid and inflation remains a problem, meaning interest rates are on hold for now.
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