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The US leaks momentum on inflation threats

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Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.

I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz.

Today we lead with news of more data that suggests the US economy is not regaining any momentum, and may be about to be tested by record high diesel prices.

US mortgage application levels dipped again last week from the prior week, mainly due to much lower refinancing levels as the high (6.78%) mortgage interest rates stay firm at…

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