TOKYO -- Long-term interest rates in New Zealand have fallen below those in Australia, a reversal of their usual position and a potential herald of a global economic slowdown.
Countries' 10-year yields previously flipped during global economic crises

Yields on 10-year government bonds in New Zealand have dropped below those in Australia. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Long-term interest rates in New Zealand have fallen below those in Australia, a reversal of their usual position and a potential herald of a global economic slowdown.