New reports indicate the Reserve Bank of Australia won't be cutting interest rates until at least February 2026.

Employment remains high and inflation is still at target, and experts claim the central bank has no reason to do anything big.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further.

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New reports indicate the Reserve Bank of Australia won't be cutting interest rates until at least February 2026.
Employment remains high and inflation is still at target, and experts claim the central bank has no reason to do anything big.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain&nbsp;general information only, not financial&nbsp;or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.&nbsp;

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. 
This week, Economists feel uneasy about the latest inflation data, the government reassures Kiwis about our dwindling fuel stocks and we’re one step away from signing the India Free Trade Agreement. Plus ... how AI can supercharge your finances. 

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.&nbsp; This week,&nbsp;Economists feel uneasy about the latest inflation data, the government reassures Kiwis about our dwindling fuel stocks and we&rsquo;re one step away from signing the India Free Trade Agreement. Plus ... how AI can supercharge your finances.&nbsp;

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 24 April

Labour supports the Indian FTA, but a fired-up NZ First leader says it’s an “utter unmitigated disaster of an agreement for NZ’s future”. Has it cost him farmer votes? Will he confirm he will not go into coalition with Labour? After calling them “woke self-confessed communists who would turn our country into a basket case. No, we won’t do a deal with Labour or their Marxist and separatist mates”.

Labour supports the Indian FTA, but a fired-up NZ First leader says it&rsquo;s an &ldquo;utter unmitigated disaster of an agreement for NZ&rsquo;s future&rdquo;. Has it cost him farmer votes? Will he confirm he will not go into coalition with Labour? After calling them &ldquo;woke self-confessed communists who would turn our country into a basket case. No, we won&rsquo;t do a deal with Labour or their Marxist and separatist mates&rdquo;.

The Country 23/04/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay

Labour's written to the Prime Minister supporting the India Free Trade Deal being signed in New Delhi next week. 

National needed their support to pass the deal into law, since it was opposed by coalition partner New Zealand First. 

But Chris Hipkins remains concerned about the commitment to promote billions of dollars of investment in India, saying it's not affordable. 

Labour’s Trade Spokesperson Damien O’Connor told Kerre Woodham the slow dribble of information was frustrating, but they’ve reached a point where the balance looks good for New Zealand. 

He says it does come with risks, but there are huge opportunities as well, and they needed to make sure the Government was going to commit to them.  

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Labour's written to the Prime Minister supporting the India Free Trade Deal being signed in New Delhi next week.&nbsp;
National needed their support to pass the deal into law, since it was opposed by coalition partner New Zealand First.&nbsp;
But Chris Hipkins remains concerned about the commitment to promote billions of dollars of investment in India, saying it's not affordable.&nbsp;
Labour&rsquo;s Trade Spokesperson Damien O&rsquo;Connor told Kerre Woodham the slow dribble of information was frustrating, but they&rsquo;ve reached a point where the balance looks good for New Zealand.&nbsp;
He says it does come with risks, but there are huge opportunities as well, and they needed to make sure the Government was going to commit to them. &nbsp;
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026

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