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You know the old saying—when the US sneezes, the world catches a cold. As potential grows for Trump's trade policies to tip the US into recession, what could that mean for us here in New Zealand? We cover that, and the latest news on interest rates and the New Zealand housing market, in our latest update.
While stability is returning at a domestic level, overseas volatility—particularly coming out of the US—is causing all sorts of uncertainty on the global stage, with potential flow-on effects for us here in New Zealand. Here's the latest on what's been happening with the Wellington housing market, and New Zealand interest rates and the economy in recent weeks.
These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.
Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.
