Beyond the Hike: Navigating the New Era of NZ Home Loan Rates The era of “cheap money” hasn’t just ended; it has been systematically dismantled. For years, New Zealanders operated under the assumption that low-interest environments were the default, but the current trajectory of NZ home loan rates suggests we are entering a prolonged period … Read more
Philippine Price Pressures: Beyond April 16th – A Looming Inflationary Shift? Nearly 70% of Filipino households are already reporting feeling the pinch of rising food prices, according to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations. While the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and major supermarkets have secured a temporary hold on price increases … Read more
Philippines Navigates Energy Crisis: A Path Towards Diversification and Resilience A staggering ₱21.5 billion released to bolster infrastructure and cushion the impact of soaring fuel costs – a figure that barely registers as a solution when diesel prices are projected to hit ₱130 per liter. The recent flurry of activity from the Philippine government, including … Read more