The OCR: what is its impact on investing? Zoe Wallis, Chief Economist for Deloitte NZ

This week on Lunch Money, Leighton Roberts (Sharesies' co-CEO) and Alice Rountree (Sharesies' financial analyst) hosts a discussion about the recent OCR (Offical Cash Rate) announcement by the Reserve Bank. They're joined by the Chief Economist for Deloitte New Zealand, Zoe Wallis. In the ensuing chat they talk about what the OCR is, how it's used by the Reserve Bank to control the economy, what the decision to hold the OCR at 0.25 percent means for investors and if the OCR is even still fit for purpose.  If you have any questions, email us at any time at [email protected]. If there are any companies, fund managers, or other special guests you’d like to see on Lunch Money going forward, flick us an email at [email protected] to let us know! For more market news, subscribe to our Lunch Money market updates—bite-sized emails on the New Zealand, Australian, and US share markets and the wider economy, written by Sharesies’ Lead Dealer, Sophie Goodwin: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.