Week Ahead: PCE inflation, flash PMIs, RBNZ meeting lined up as Ukraine tensions linger

Send us Fan Mail The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is poised to raise interest rates for a third time next week, but will it pull the 50 basis points trigger this time, setting a precedent for other central banks? In a week where PCE inflation numbers will be in focus in the United States, the RBNZ’s actions could have rippling effects for Fed policy speculation. Elsewhere, the flash PMI readings for February will be the centre of attention as consumers face a growing spending squeeze from spir...