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  •   Home > News > Business

    Hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long

    Hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long


    Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year.

    But ASB Senior economist Mark Smith says the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high.

    He says the prices have spiked quickly, but it's still early days.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Coach Scott Robertson feels the All Blacks have taken a step forward in the 33-13 triumph over the Wallabies at Sky Stadium 9:37

    Rugby League:
    Nathan Cleary has downplayed fears over the his fitness after he failed to finish Penrith's 26-6 preliminary NRL final win over Cronulla 9:27

    International:
    Hassan Nasrallah turned Hezbollah from an Islamist militia into a political force that will outlive him 9:17

    International:
    What happens with Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election? 9:17

    International:
    Israel 'determined to keep fighting' in Lebanon despite assassinating Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah 8:37

    Health & Safety:
    More people are discovering their lung cancer diagnosis in emergency rooms, not through their GP 8:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    Police are providing support to the family of a missing snorkeller, found dead by rescue crews in Kaikoura 8:07

    Sailing:
    Day two of the America's Cup challenger series between Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa has been timed out 8:07

    Cricket:
    The Black Caps have recorded their 19th lowest test score in history, getting rolled for 88 by Sri Lanka on day three of the second cricket test in Galle 7:57

    Soccer:
    Liverpool have moved to the top of the Premier League football ladder with a 2-1 win away over Wolves 7:37


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