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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
17th Oct 25, 10:37am
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The OCR could rise to 4% by 2027 as the Reserve Bank risks reigniting inflation through aggressive rate cuts, market economists say
Fitch outlines scenario where RBNZ capital review could see big 4 banks' credit ratings upgraded
17th Oct 25, 9:13am
Fitch outlines scenario where RBNZ capital review could see big 4 banks' credit ratings upgraded
RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
16th Oct 25, 10:40am
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RBNZ chief economist acknowledges being nervous that inflation could get embedded in peoples' expectations
Large scale asset purchases remain 'in our toolbox for specific circumstances of extreme economic turbulence,' RBNZ's Paul Conway says
16th Oct 25, 9:56am
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Large scale asset purchases remain 'in our toolbox for specific circumstances of extreme economic turbulence,' RBNZ's Paul Conway says
Research by the Reserve Bank argues the money lost on the Large Scale Asset Purchases during the pandemic was offset by more economic activity and lower debt costs
15th Oct 25, 11:45am
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Research by the Reserve Bank argues the money lost on the Large Scale Asset Purchases during the pandemic was offset by more economic activity and lower debt costs
The decision to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions now is not necessarily a mistake, but the timing is odd and sends the wrong signals
15th Oct 25, 9:35am
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The decision to ease loan-to-value ratio restrictions now is not necessarily a mistake, but the timing is odd and sends the wrong signals
Banks will be allowed to write more low-deposit mortgages to property investors and home buyers as the RBNZ relaxes its loan-to-value ratio rules
14th Oct 25, 12:29pm
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Banks will be allowed to write more low-deposit mortgages to property investors and home buyers as the RBNZ relaxes its loan-to-value ratio rules
ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos says ANZ NZ investment to increase in 2026 'because they have their basics right and can run faster right now'
14th Oct 25, 9:21am
ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos says ANZ NZ investment to increase in 2026 'because they have their basics right and can run faster right now'
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The services sector remains in contraction, suggesting the help from the Reserve Bank's jumbo cut to the Official Cash Rate last week can't flow through fast enough; BNZ economists nudge down economic growth and employment forecasts
13th Oct 25, 10:48am
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The services sector remains in contraction, suggesting the help from the Reserve Bank's jumbo cut to the Official Cash Rate last week can't flow through fast enough; BNZ economists nudge down economic growth and employment forecasts
Roger J Kerr says it's no wonder that economists and market analysts are reverting to high-frequency alternative measures of economic activity
13th Oct 25, 8:20am
Roger J Kerr says it's no wonder that economists and market analysts are reverting to high-frequency alternative measures of economic activity
The Reserve Bank is actively encouraging us to start splashing some cash. Hopefully, this might work. It might also be more than a bit risky
12th Oct 25, 6:01am
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The Reserve Bank is actively encouraging us to start splashing some cash. Hopefully, this might work. It might also be more than a bit risky
Reserve Bank says it sees little risk of inflation and is willing to keep cutting interest rates even with inflation near 3%
9th Oct 25, 5:00am
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Reserve Bank says it sees little risk of inflation and is willing to keep cutting interest rates even with inflation near 3%
The Reserve Bank slashed the Official Cash Rate to 2.50% to bolster faith in an economic recovery that seems to have stalled over the past six months
8th Oct 25, 2:13pm
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The Reserve Bank slashed the Official Cash Rate to 2.50% to bolster faith in an economic recovery that seems to have stalled over the past six months
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that those taking up new mortgages are watching very closely what the Reserve Bank does - and choosing mortgage options to suit the circumstances
7th Oct 25, 1:13pm
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that those taking up new mortgages are watching very closely what the Reserve Bank does - and choosing mortgage options to suit the circumstances
Bank and financial stability regulations will soon be set by a committee made up of Reserve Bank staff, board members, and external experts
7th Oct 25, 11:27am
Bank and financial stability regulations will soon be set by a committee made up of Reserve Bank staff, board members, and external experts