Resources Minister Shane Jones recently floated a novel idea: Government-backed insurance for oil and gas investors to protect them against future policy reversals. Let that sink in. Read more
One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second presidency, his economic nationalism has produced an unexpected consequence. The man who campaigned on ‘America First’ and delivered sweeping tariffs within weeks of retaking office has become an unlikely champion of free trade – by forcing his opponents to defend it. Read more
The United States is in turmoil, and so is its currency. Since Donald Trump slapped tariffs on all imports, global markets have retreated. Read more
This year marks my twentieth anniversary working in think tanks. Two decades ago, I produced my first major publication for London’s Policy Exchange with the late Professor Alan W. Read more
| GDP Quarterly Change: | 0.22% |
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| GDP Annual Change: | -1.11% |
| Inflation: | 2.15% |
| Optimal OCR: | 3.50% |
| Optimal OCR Gap: | -0.80% |
| Forecasted OCR Change: | -0.25% |