All eyes are on the Reserve Bank this week, as it prepares to make its latest call on the Official Cash Rate. 

Just weeks ago, a hike looked likely. 

But as Wednesday’s announcement approaches, that once-simple story has become a lot more complicated. 

Fuel prices have fallen, inflation fears have softened, and economists are now sharply divided on whether the Bank should move at all. 

So what changed? And what does this moment reveal about the balancing act the Reserve Bank is trying to pull off? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to talk through the OCR call, the growing uncertainty around it, and what comes next for borrowers, businesses, and the economy. 

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank this week, as it prepares to make its latest call on the Official Cash Rate.&nbsp;
Just weeks ago,&nbsp;a hike&nbsp;looked likely.&nbsp;
But as Wednesday&rsquo;s announcement approaches, that once-simple story has become a lot more complicated.&nbsp;
Fuel prices have fallen, inflation fears have softened, and economists are now sharply divided on whether the Bank should move at all.&nbsp;
So&nbsp;what&nbsp;changed? And what does this moment reveal about the balancing act the Reserve Bank is trying to pull off?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann&nbsp;is with us to talk through the OCR call, the growing uncertainty around it, and what comes next for borrowers, businesses, and the economy.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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The Front Page

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

How the oil shock is keeping the OCR guessing game alive

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